I have no experience with outdoor growing but I can point you to some valuable links. The main thing you need to worry about is location. Check out these links they will help you for sure.
http://members.tripod.com/~UNDATOKA/growe.html
http://www.rollitup.org/newbie-central/1326-101-already-asked-questions.html
http://www.rollitup.org/newbie-central/1443-free-grow-videos.html
If you have any specific questions feel free to throw them my way. What you wanted to know was way too broad and could much more easily be uncovered by a little bit of reading. I recommend you watch Jorge Cervantes Ultimate Grow DVD and at least 1 or 2 others. Also check out lots of grow journals. They are a great place to learn
http://members.tripod.com/~UNDATOKA/growe.html
http://www.rollitup.org/newbie-central/1326-101-already-asked-questions.html
http://www.rollitup.org/newbie-central/1443-free-grow-videos.html
If you have any specific questions feel free to throw them my way. What you wanted to know was way too broad and could much more easily be uncovered by a little bit of reading. I recommend you watch Jorge Cervantes Ultimate Grow DVD and at least 1 or 2 others. Also check out lots of grow journals. They are a great place to learn