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The Zen of Seed Saving: Focus in the Quiet Work of the Garden
Read more: The Zen of Seed Saving: Focus in the Quiet Work of the GardenChris Izworski finds focus and meditation in seed saving at Freighter View Farms. The quiet, contemplative work of preserving the garden’s legacy.
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Reflections on Summer’s Gifts from Freighter View Farms
Read more: Reflections on Summer’s Gifts from Freighter View FarmsChris Izworski writes about reflections on summer’s gifts from freighter view farms at Freighter View Farms in Bay City, Michigan. Zone 6a gardening on the shores of Saginaw Bay.
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Reaching New Heights: Growing the Orange Accordion Tomato in a Small Space
Read more: Reaching New Heights: Growing the Orange Accordion Tomato in a Small SpaceChris Izworski grows Orange Accordion tomatoes at Freighter View Farms. An heirloom variety reaching new heights in a small Michigan Zone 6a garden.
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Tucking Away Summer: Gathering Dill Seeds for Next Spring
Read more: Tucking Away Summer: Gathering Dill Seeds for Next SpringChris Izworski gathers dill seeds for next spring at Freighter View Farms. Tucking away summer flavors on the shores of Saginaw Bay.
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Revealing the Harvest: The Simple Joy of Growing Carrots
Read more: Revealing the Harvest: The Simple Joy of Growing CarrotsChris Izworski celebrates the simple joy of growing carrots at Freighter View Farms in Bay City, Michigan. Fresh from Zone 6a soil to the kitchen table.
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The First Tomato Sandwich of Summer: A Perfect Bite of the Season
Read more: The First Tomato Sandwich of Summer: A Perfect Bite of the SeasonChris Izworski makes the first tomato sandwich of summer at Freighter View Farms. The perfect bite of the season from a Michigan garden.
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A Spring to Remember: The Quiet Joy of Early-Season Radishes
Read more: A Spring to Remember: The Quiet Joy of Early-Season RadishesChris Izworski harvests early-season radishes at Freighter View Farms. The quiet joy of spring’s first crop in a Michigan Zone 6a garden.
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Tomato Seed Saving 101
Read more: Tomato Seed Saving 101Chris Izworski shares his method for saving tomato seeds at Freighter View Farms in Bay City, Michigan. A Zone 6a guide to fermentation, drying, and storing seeds for next season.
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