Michael Phillips and effective microbes

Wondering how many of you are successfully following Michael’s approach to caring for Apple trees. We plan to start to use effective microbes on our trees very soon. (First 1/4” green)

I haven't yet, but I found out about Michael recently and want to learn more about him and his ways. So I will follow this thread and see what people have to say.

I’ve been using several of his recipes here in Florida, and think it’s helped a lot. I’ve noticed less spotting and better tasting fruit.
I think the garlic and silica sprays are the most helpful. With our crazy weather that jumps from 60 to 90 in a week, it’s hard to use the neem-based sprays. In a more moderate temperature area, it would probably work even better.

I followed the holistic spray program  (may have missed a few) for the last few years although i got too busy last year and dropped the ball. Hard to tell what effect it has, but the trees all seem happy and healthy. I plan to follow the program again this year; I have all the necessary materials besides the EM.