The best things to do is read stuff on the internet and buy a book-
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...=UTF8&v=glance

Getting equipment is easy, there's nothing ilegal about horticultural lights or hydroponic equipment. If there's a hydro store near you get the equipment from there, and pay in cash if you're worried about suspicion.
It doesn't have to be expensive. In my setup the most expensive thing was the 250w HPS lamp which cost £125, the whole setup cost about £350 but that's because I built the cupboards from scratch so I had to buy all the wood. A walk-in closet would be a perfect place for your garden.
You can't say how much one plant will yield. It depends on the strain, genetics and growing conditions. A pound of bud is a lot for a first grow, aim a little lower until you know what you're doing. My setup is 3 feet x 2 feet and 5 feet high, it only supplies me with about 3 ounces but that's plenty for me.
Keep posting questions and stuff, the people on here will be happy to help you as much as possible to get your ganja garden up and running- good luck!
GTC21 Reviewed by GTC21 on . Newbie Grower needs help! I want to start growing, but i want to know any tips one might have to offer. I know next to nothing about growing, links and tips would help alot. I'm moving back to NY, when renting a place (apt.) what should i look for ? 2nd bedroom walk in closet what? How hard is it to get equipment without suspicion? How expensive is it to start? And how much would one plant supply me with? I'd like to be able to have a lb or half whenever, or is that unreasonable? Rating: 5