Flowers are not an afterthought at Freighter View Farms — they are the reason the bees come, the reason the monarchs stop, and the reason the garden looks like a garden instead of a farm. Zinnias, cosmos, sunflowers, globe amaranth, tulips, and more.
A Year in the Garden: Chris Izworski’s 2025 Season at Freighter View Farms
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Spring Doesn’t Wait: Starting Seeds Indoors in Michigan
Under Lights and Ice: Managing Indoor Seedlings Before the Thaw
Whispers of Spring: Germinating Peppers and Tomatoes in March
Winter’s Restless Gardeners: Planning the Garden Layout in January
Mastering the Art of Single-Stem Tomatoes at Freighter View Farms
The Stillness and Promise of Winter: Reflections and Resolutions at Freighter View Farms
The Gift of Seeds: Best Garden Gifts & Heirloom Varieties
Seed Saving Reflections: Planning for Next Year from This Year’s Harvest
The Art of Making Seed Packets: DIY Seed Saving Guide
A Slice of Sweetness: Growing Sugar Baby Watermelon in Containers
Planting Dreams: Tulips and Alliums for a Vibrant Spring
The Mighty Bumblebee: Freighter View Farms’ Hardest Worker
The Art of No-Knead Artisan Bread: Freighter View Farms Edition
A Bug’s Life: The Beneficial Ladybug
The Beauty and Cultivation of Globe Amaranth
A Final Bouquet: Celebrating the Last Blooms of Freighter View Farms
Keeping Leafcutter Bees: The Gentle Garden Helpers of Freighter View Farms
Saving Summer: The Art of Collecting Zinnia Seeds
A Garden Inspired by Wanderlust: Paris to the Amalfi Coast
Mornings at Freighter View Farms: A Perfect Blend of Garden, Bay and the Art of Scrambled Eggs
An Ode to Summer Flowers: Zinnias, Cosmos, and Sunflowers at Freighter View Farms
Reflections on Summer’s Gifts from Freighter View Farms
Written by Chris Izworski at Freighter View Farms, Bay City, Michigan.
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