Hey Pat,
I still do the high Nitrogen fertilizer regimen, but have switched to a bit lower phosphorus fertilizer for the May dose (used to use 13-13-13, now use 8-3-5 organic). My soil tested mid-range on the phosphorous, so I lowered the amount in the May fertilizing, but still do that one dose to help the plants with blooming. Nitrogen and potash are water soluble---so need to be replenished. A couple years ago I purchased a SOLO Stove at the suggestion of my son. It burns wood down to fine ash with some small bits of charcoal in it. I add it to my potting mix to give an initial burst of Potash, then a time-release effect from the charcoal. Also, I switched to water soluble feed. With the number of plants that we have, soluble applied with the garden hose via a Hozon Siphon Mixer makes the job MUCH easier.
