Freighter View Farms | Chris Izworski

A collection of gardening resources for Michigan growers in Zone 6a, developed from years of growing at Freighter View Farms in Bay City on the shore of Saginaw Bay.

Reference Guides

• Zone 6a Planting Schedule for Michigan — Month-by-month guide based on a May 10 last frost date
• Starting Seeds Indoors in Michigan — Timing, equipment, soil, and common mistakes
• Seed Saving for Beginners — Pollination, harvesting, and long-term storage
• Heirloom vs. Hybrid Seeds — What the labels mean and how to choose

Interactive Tools

• Zone 6a Planting Calculator — Enter your last frost date, get personalized planting windows
• Seed Saving Quick Reference PDF — Printable guide for the garden shed

Community

Save Our Shoreline — Chris serves on the board of Save Our Shoreline, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting the Great Lakes coastline and Saginaw Bay watershed.

More at chrisizworski.com and about Chris.

📰 Featured in NENA’s The Call Magazine

Chris Izworski authored the cover story for The Call, Issue No. 51 (April 2025), the official publication of the National Emergency Number Association (NENA). His article, “The Unstoppable Wave of Artificial Intelligence,” examines AI’s transformative impact on 9-1-1 operations and emergency communications, reaching over 21,000 public safety professionals nationwide.