Arrowhead Urban Farms

14/07/2026

These zucchini were planted by seed in early June from my two grandsons. We soaked the seed overnight and planted them the next day so far so good. I’m running a little experiment in that last year. I had powdery mildew on my leaves in early August. I got a variety from Johnny Seeds that is resistance to the mildew in addition to planting Cover Crops so hopefully I can get a yield and have beautiful zucchini squash through the summer.

21/06/2026

June 21, Father’s Day first day of summer, the solstice longest day of the year. I’m looking forward to the summer even though our water is critically lean. Most of my gardens have drip irrigation on timers and that allows me to see these beautiful things takeoff behind. be good. Enjoy the World Cup.

22/04/2026

Today is Earth Day, and we hope you’re planning to celebrate by getting your hands in the soil! 🌎🌱

As you lock in for the growing season, it can be helpful to take a step back and evaluate the health of your soil—particularly if your fields have suffered disease and/or pest pressures, experienced low productivity, or if plants have expressed off-coloring or abnormal growth. Just like our carefully tended plants, the soil also needs support in order to produce those healthy, bountiful crops your customers are dreaming about. This reminder comes from High Mowing Seeds where I purchase many of my seeds yes it starts with the soil! ENJOY!

One effective way to help soils establish and maintain the healthy biological communities that stabilize nutrients, store carbon, and promote productivity is the introduction of cover crops.

09/03/2026

Front yard Crocus In March 2026, most locations in the Northern Hemisphere experience a significant, rapid increase in daylight, gaining roughly 40 to over 100 minutes of total daylight by month’s end. Northern states gain more (80–100+ mins), while southern areas gain around 40–60 minutes. Additionally, Daylight Saving Time begins on March 8, shifting one hour of daylight to the evening.
Total Daylight Gain: Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes to 1 hour and 40 minutes (70–100+ minutes).
Daily Increase: The amount of daylight increases by about 2.5 to 3 minutes each day throughout the month.
Time Shift: On Sunday, March 8, 2026, clocks “spring forward” one hour.
Why? The Earth’s tilt towards the sun causes this rapid increase, which is the most dramatic of any month.
The sun sets significantly later in the evening by March 31 compared to March 1.

14/02/2026

14/02/2026

A great phenomena appeared in the sky last night a one of a kind rainbow. I have never seen such a thing in February possibly due to our warm winter and I maintain that when you witness a beautiful rainbow, it makes life worth living. Happy Valentines!

21/12/2025

SOLSTICE
The winter solstice is upon us, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year.
People across the country have already faced multiple blankets of white snow where they live, but the winter solstice marks the first official day of winter. Utah has experienced the fourth warmest winter of all time. Average temperatures are 10° warmer.
The solstice also marks the start of the Pagan holiday, Yule, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. The holiday is thought to celebrate the sun’s return and the land’s rebirth as days begin to get longer after the longest night of the year.
The solstice is celebrated by many as a time of rebirth and change. Many cultures throughout human history have observed the shift in season as an important symbol, and people of different faiths continue to recognize it today.