Everything Chris Izworski has written about growing heirloom tomatoes at Freighter View Farms in Bay City, Michigan. From choosing varieties to saving seeds, from the first transplants to the last green tomato of autumn.
Choosing Varieties
The Best Heirloom Tomatoes for Michigan — Five proven varieties for Zone 6a: Brandywine, Cherokee Purple, Mortgage Lifter, Sun Gold, and Costoluto Fiorentino.
Searching for the Perfect Slicing Tomato Seed — The multi-year quest for the right heirloom slicer.
Growing Techniques
A Year in the Garden: Chris Izworski’s 2025 Season at Freighter View Farms
What to Plant in February in Michigan: A Zone 6a Garden Guide | Chris Izworski
Saving Seeds in Michigan: A Zone 6a Guide for Great Lakes Gardeners | Chris Izworski
How to Start a Garden in Michigan: A Beginner’s Guide
Gardening on Saginaw Bay: Growing Food in Michigan Zone 6a | Chris Izworski
Who Is Chris Izworski? Gardener, Writer, and Seed Saver in Bay City, Michigan
Why I Write About Artificial Intelligence and Gardening in the Same Place
Saving Tomato Seeds
The Complete Guide to Seed Saving for Beginners — Includes the fermentation method for tomato seeds.
Saving Seeds in Michigan — Michigan-specific timing and techniques.
Written by Chris Izworski at Freighter View Farms, Bay City, Michigan.
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