I'll start off with a ! There are some great people here with insane amounts of knowledge. I would suggest using the search bar below your profile to see if someone has posted a similar question. If you don't find what you're looking for, use the appropriate category and post your questions, you will be more than pleased with the feedback you get. Also, keep an eye on the links, as you may find something of interest, like a seedbank or a site with grow tips. Best of luck and enjoy the ride!
here's how to post pics-
http://www.thehotpepper.com/topic/14109-posting-pictures/
One of my favorite buttons is the "today's active content" button. On the forum home page, scroll down to the bottom and there are 5(?) buttons in a bar right above the Active users box. "Today's active content" will link to a page that shows all the posts in all the forums that have recent or new posts. It's an easy way to keep tract of a thread you may have posted on and want to check for replies. It's also nice, cuz I don't have to remember which forum it was in. (was that thread in the hot sauce making, cooking with fire, or drunken chef??? )
Just start reading through topics that you are interested in. You'll find your way in no time.
Any particular questions? Here's one suggestion. If you do have a question, try starting putting the subject in the search box and then change "this topic" to "forums". Good luck!
let me start off by welcoming you to the site. i have spent tons of time reading the old posts. most of the posts are very informative. some are hilarious, enjoy your time here.