I know this is a bit early for thinking about growing (or late, whichever wya you look at it) but if anyone could give me any pointers for growing that'd be nice...
What you need to know to be a sucessful grower could fill a book. Luckily for you, there are many books already written that will help you grow boxfulls of bud. Look for anything by Ed Rosenthal of Jorge Cervantes.
Because of your age I think it would be a VERY bad idea to grow inside. If you live in the northern hemisphere, the time to plant is next spring. Let me suggest that in addition to a grow book, read my thread in the outdoor growing section re:guerilla growing.