I agree with Shang.... anyone who's a regular here will read it the first time around, and answer, if possible and so inclined. If I can't answer a question, I don't. If I can, I do.
And how many threads do you see about "first grow! help!" that ask the same questions?
I was asking some of the same questions many, many months back, now try to answer 'em all in an effort to give back for the help I got. It gets old saying the same stuff over and over again. And it's kinda frustrating cuz it's all real basic stuff that even a cursory glance through a grow guide will tell you.
1) Plant seed in dirt to 2nd knuckle.
2) Water with water, not chemicals. (till you know what you're doing)
3) Add light.
4) Don't fuck with it.
5) 5 weeks later, voila! A plant ready to bud.