Cheers for the advice guys. Dutch Pimp, had a look at Bob Bong's post in the grow lounge....the one about growing in your parent's house? This is my house, I'm many years from living at home. I just said my mother would probably come and check my house every now and again while I'm on holiday. Sorry if you're talking about a different thread though.

Hudson, cheers. That's some sound advice. I know I'll probably not get anything too worthy from this grow but it's all about learning for me right now.

So, 3 of 4 seedlings have sprouted today. I'm very proud haha. I turned on the HPS because they could use some light. However, how far away from the lamp should they be? I don't want them stretching but I know that heat is a factor. Currently, they're about 4 and half feet from the lamp. I've not heard of a heat shield before, care to explain?

I've also been listening to the dope fiend podcast (dopefiend.co.uk) and there was a guy called Mr. Bud who has done segments about growing your own. It seems he uses a HPS from start to finish, any thoughts? Check out the podcast by the way, it's pretty good.

Also, I've attached a few pics of the lil babies. I have to say, it'll be nice to get some bud eventually but right now, I'm finding it very interesting as a hobby.