Jock Horror

Not sure if there is a better method! If you want peace of mind, google tree grafting. People basically cut off a branch of one strain of apple tree, for example, and attach it onto another strain using just tape. The branches fuse together and grow well. :)

Looks good! Maybe went a little too far down, but I think you can call it a success!!

A good question would be what your substrate is. If you go with organic soil, you often don't need to do much beyond compost teas and then soil augmentation in-between grows with organic matter like compost, kelp meal, bone and blood meal, and worm castings. It doesn't hurt to add some of that good root fungus I can't spell. Starts with an M. As far as watering goes, some sort of wick system is wonderful because it makes it very hard to under or over water as long as the reservoir is filled and cleaned regularly. You can add nutrients directly to that as well if that is the route you go.