Read everything you can in the grow forum and before you know it you'll be spouting grow info like you attended Cannabis U. Another great source of info is the High Times "Ready Set Grow" video. I was all set to grow, and suffered a set back. At first I was annoyed but now I'm actually kind of thankful because it forced me to do more research before starting. Reading may not be the same as actually doing, but knowledge is power and I think that the more info you digest before you start the better your first grow will be.