I'm am kind of new at this also. Like they all said, Lots of good reading, and pictures, and stuff. I use organic, and yes, I am hook on Miracle Grow. I use 8-6-7 for Vegeta stage, and 2-7-7 Catus Miracle Grow for Flowering stage, with a 2 week Flush at the end with Rain Water. No problems. I am just now starting a flush on my 7 week bud of white widow X Big Bud, just two more weeks tile harvest. Good luck, and Happy Growing and Happy Thanksgiving.