Welcome to the Growing with Charles Malki Podcast - Episode 1 Charles Malki is an author, inventor, influencer, philanthropist, and community leader. He is the co-founder of IVOrganics.com brand products and host of IV Organic YouTube-- America’s leading garden-product YouTube channel. The podcast primarily focuses on gardening, while also expanding into broader conversations on ecology, health, finance, law, religion, and many other subjects—there are truly no limits to the topics explored. Listeners can expect thoughtful discussions and insights from leading experts across a wide range of disciplines. Charles Malki’s work has been published in the Journal of Surgical Research and the American Federation of Medical Research. At the heart of all his achievements is a deep love of life and a passion for educating others on the limitless topics connected to plant sciences—and their benefits for individuals, families, communities, and the planet. Growing with Charles Malki is available across all major social media platforms and podcast directories. Whether you prefer to watch or listen, the show is accessible wherever podcasts are found. Let’s Keep Growing! ________________________________________ YOUR QUESTIONS AND PARTICIPATION ARE ENCOURAGED: • Email: info@IVOrganics.com • Voicemail: (800) 875-0336 Please include the following information when submitting a question: • First name • City and state • Growing zone * Listener questions are selected at random and at the sole discretion of the show. Selection and response are not guaranteed. ** One participant featured on the podcast will be selected at random to receive a FREE IV Organic®, including free shipping within the United States.  Up to a $40 value. ____________________________________ OUR MOST Frequently Asked Questions: 0:35 -- Q: What is the difference between IV Organic® 3-in-1 Plant Guard & IV Organic® White Wash products? A: The 3-in-1 (Yellow Label) has 7 natural oils, including castor, cinnamon, clove, garlic, peppermint, rosemary and spearmint oils, which naturally repel most insects and rodents. The 3-in-1 benefits are: (1) sunburn (Summer Sunburn, Winter Sunscald), (2) Insect Repellent, and (3) Rodent Repellent. The WhiteWash (Blue Label) is oil-free. The primary function of this product is protection from sunburn, Summer Sunburn and Winter Sunscald. Both products have diatomaceous earth which offer some pest repellent protection. ______ 2:11 -- Q: IV Organic® 3-in-1 Plant Guard & IV Organic® White Wash products are available in many colors, including: white, brown, green, grey & greige. Does it matter which color is used? A: Color white naturally reflects the most light & heat. White is also the most popular selling color. However, if aesthetics is important as well, IV Organic® has several colors available to best match your tree’s trunk & lower branches. All colors offer protection from damaging summer sunburn & winter sunscald. ______ 3:10 -- Q: What is the difference between IV Organic® All Purpose Fertilizers, Super Blend & Premium Blend? A: Both organic fertilizers offer plants ALL 6 MacroNutrients that ALL plants need: Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), Magnesium (Mg), Sulfur (S), Calcium (Ca); plus many MicroNutrients. Other brands only focus on N-P-K. ‘Super Blend’ (Yellow Label) has a higher percentage of N-P-K (3-3-3) PLUS Azomite® (crushed volcanic rock) which offers plants many MicroNutrients too! ‘Premium Blend’ (Blue Label) has a lower percent of N-P-K (2-2-2) and offers a more competitive price to get ALL 6 MacroNutrients to your plants. _____ 4:49 -- Q: When should I fertilize my plants & trees? A: Generally, you should be feeding (fertilizing) your plants during the growing seasons of Spring, Summer & early Fall. Apply the fertilizer in granular form typically offers 60-90 days of food with each watering. Applying the fertilizer in liquid form typically offers 2-3 weeks of food, and sh