http://montysplantfood.podbean.com How to produce healthier, more vibrant plants economically and ecologically sound. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:40:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In this edition of Ask Monty, we explore the glory of fall.  While this is the peak color season across much of the country, some gardener's and foliage enthusiast are wondering what makes for all of the vibrant colors we see this time of year.  Also, have you ever wondered ... http://montysplantfood.podbean.com/2007/10/22/ask-monty-10-22-with-host-price-allan/ For the first time we invite you into our Monty's Lab and see first hand, in a lab environment, and on a small scale, just exactly what Monty's Soil Conditioner can do for you. We tested our product on two unique soil types:  Heavy Clay Loam, and a Lighter Sandier type ... http://montysplantfood.podbean.com/2007/10/19/soil-conditioner-test/ In this edition of Inside Monty's Garden, we open it up to your questions and our panel of experts.  Ask Monty is brought to you each week by Monty's Plant Food Company and on this week's program we examine an odd plant that may be an organic answer to pest ... http://montysplantfood.podbean.com/2007/10/08/inside-montys-garden-w-price-allan-107/ Hello and welcome Inside Monty's Garden.  This year has been particularly tough for the Eastern 1/3 of the country as month after month of drought stress has taken it's toll.  But now, the worst may be yet to come.  Dry soils in summer and fall mean that your plants may ... http://montysplantfood.podbean.com/2007/10/03/surviving-the-drought-of-07/ For the past several weeks, we have been talking about the benefits of Monty's Liquid Carbon.  You have heard from me, from Monty, and from several others about how this product can reduce compaction, mitigate clays, improve drainage and moisture usage on almost any type of soil. Thanks to some ... http://montysplantfood.podbean.com/2007/09/28/the-science-is-in-on-montys-liquid-carbon/ Noted columnist and garden expert Barbara Schubert joins us inside the garden for our 'Ask Monty's' segment this week.  In the latest edition we cover covers for your plants as we approach fall:  Which is better, hay or straw?  Also, we discuss when is the ideal time to harvest a ... http://montysplantfood.podbean.com/2007/09/28/ask-monty-928/ This week inside Monty's Garden we travel outside the garden gate along with Monty Justice.  Recently, he was at the National Rose convention in St. Louis, MO, USA; while there he had a chance to find out what trends were happening in Rose circles and he shares that information with ... http://montysplantfood.podbean.com/2007/09/27/inside-montys-garden-w-price-allan/ In this edition of Fence Row to Fence Row, CCA Joe Dedman talks about yield potential. Did you know that genetically your corn can generate yields as high as 400 bu p/ac, or soybeans at 200 bu. p/ac.  It is possible, but not if we keep losing our yield potential ... http://montysplantfood.podbean.com/2007/09/12/is-your-glass-half-empty/ Why now is the key time to prepare your fields for '08 Certified Crop Advisor Joe Dedman believes that the fall is the ideal time to head back into the fields and prepare them for next season.  In the first of a new series Fence Row to Fence Row Dedman talks ... http://montysplantfood.podbean.com/2007/09/12/spring-starts-this-fall/ In today's edition Inside Monty's Garden, award winning rosarian Monty Justice discusses what he has done this past week to make weeding his rose beds, and those of his customers easy.  He also discusses the value of magnesium to these late summer blooms. http://montysplantfood.podbean.com/2007/07/20/weeding-roses/ It has been two weeks since our last entry.  Vacation was nice.  My wife and I took some needed time to visit Branson, Mo.  What was even nicer was seeing the great growth that Mo and Ar farmers are seeing by using Monty's Fmaily of products on their farm.  Nicer ... http://montysplantfood.podbean.com/2007/07/20/from-hay-to-hey/ We reached inside the mailbag this week and pulled out a question from Florida from a homeowner who has had problems getting citrus trees to bear fruit.  Listen in to this weeks show for the answer. This question and others are available each week in our newsletter and you can subscribe ... http://montysplantfood.podbean.com/2007/07/03/ask-montys-73/ Monty Justice, noted rosarian, joins with us to talk about roses and general plant care as we explore what he has been doing the past week.  This week japanese beetles began taking center stage in his garden so we surrender the microphone to the subject this week. http://montysplantfood.podbean.com/2007/07/03/inside-montys-garden-w-price-allan/ Almost 1/3 of the country has been experiencing some degree of drought.  Whether you are a farmer who depends on rain for your livlihood, a gardener who is watching their vegetables wither and drop, or a homeowner who is concerned about their plants, the results are the same.  Our plants ... http://montysplantfood.podbean.com/2007/07/03/inside-montys-garden-w-price-allan/ For the First 30 days of your tomato plant life it needs a nutrient rich, nitrogen rich fertilizer, after that we switch to one that is higher in both the P & K numbers.  But what else do you need to know to grow championship quality tomatoes.  We finish our ... http://montysplantfood.podbean.com/2007/06/22/inside-montys-garden-with-price-allan/ Have you ever wished you could grow championship quality tomatoes?  Whether you are wanting to win the blue ribbon or your family's approval Dennis Stephens joins with us to give his secrets based on his career as a researcher and a garden enthusiast.  This episode promises to offer information on ... http://montysplantfood.podbean.com/2007/06/15/inside-montys-garden-w-price-allan/ This week things have been getting increasingly dry inside the garden gates, only a few very brief showers have managed to fall and most of our region is about 9" below normal for rainfall.  I know that sounds like a small deficit to those suffering from "the worst drought in ... http://montysplantfood.podbean.com/2007/06/14/inside-montys-garden-with-price-allan-614/ The latest "Ask Monty" segement as we seek to answer your lawn and gardening questions. If you have a question for "Ask Monty", then e-mail it to price@montysplantfood.com http://montysplantfood.podbean.com/2007/06/09/ask-monty/ Price welcomes the President of Monty's Plant Food company to discuss options for creating a positive environment for growing plants by montioring ratios represented in a common soil test and discussion about why these elements are so critical.  Dennis  also discloses some of the work going on in the R&D lab. http://montysplantfood.podbean.com/2007/06/09/inside-montys-garden-with-price-allan/ We have shortened each show to feature information important to you, while still fitting in with your busy lifestyle.  On today’s show Monty joins with us to discuss how, when, and why to water at different times, particularly with roses. For more information about watering visit here http://www.gardenandgreenhouse.net/images/mag.pdf pg. 47 If you would ... http://montysplantfood.podbean.com/2007/06/04/inside-montys-garden-61/