you can get %90 of the info you need from one of the books out there. I would recommend "The cannabis grow bible", which you can probably find on the internet, that is how i got started, it is very comprehensive. it will cover most stuff, from picking a strain to curing the buds.

are you planning on hydro or soil? as I've never used a hydro system and can't help on that topic from experience, I've done 7 grows all in soil and i've been pleased with the results 6 out of 7 times.