New to growing - looking for guides. :D

Hey, I'm new to growing, never grown anything. I will probably get some seeds from friend or dealer (anything I have to watch out for purchasing?) and I'm looking for guides how to grow outdoors. I'm also looking for information on the best type of plant I should grow for my enviroment. Sativa or incida? What strain? I don't know how much choice I have, as I don't know where I'm buying. What's most common/grows best in my area? (lower mainland, BC, Canada) I don't have much $$ So I can't really buy online from a seedbank. I am planning on growing outdoors. I have read this guide: http://www.weedfarmer.com/cannabis/o...cult_guide.php

but I would like to read and learn more. Any where you can point me? On this site or another guide?

Thanks very much, and let me know if you need clarifacation about anything.
-me

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