Freighter View Farms

  • Thanksgiving Carrots: A Celebration from Freighter View Farms

    Thanksgiving is a time to savor the flavors that bring warmth and joy to the heart, and nothing says harvest celebration quite like carrots freshly pulled from the garden. Here at Freighter View Farms, the carrot patch still holds firm to the earth, an untouched treasure waiting patiently for the grand feast. The image of…

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  • Saving Shishito Pepper Seeds: A November Guide to Next Year’s Flavor

    November at Freighter View Farms is a time for contemplation and quiet preparation. As the garden rests, so do we, shifting from the urgency of daily harvests to planning for the seasons ahead. This week, I turned my attention to one of the standouts of the year: shishito peppers. The deep reds of the fully…

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  • Embracing the Slower Pace of Fall: The Beauty of a Resting Garden

    Fall at Freighter View Farms is a season that invites a deep breath, a slowing of pace, and a return to a gentler rhythm. As the garden transitions into its dormant state, there is a quiet beauty that emerges, one that rewards those who take the time to observe it closely. The hustle and intensity…

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  • Seed Saving Reflections: Planning for Next Year from This Year’s Harvest

    As I sit here, looking at the neatly arranged seed packets on the floor-each labeled and stacked with care, I feel a deep satisfaction that comes from knowing I am closing the loop on yet another growing season here at Freighter View Farms. Here at Freighter View Farms, the seasons ebb and flow, but the…

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  • Bonaparte’s Gulls on Saginaw Bay: The Marvel of Migration

    This morning, standing at the edge of Freighter View Farms, I witnessed something that never fails to astonish me, the mesmerizing dance of Bonaparte’s gulls as they splashed, cried, and soared in the crisp November air. Hundreds of these delicate white birds, with black wingtips flashing like fleeting whispers against the pale autumn sky, covered…

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  • The Arrival of the First Seed Catalog: Dreams Begin at Freighter View Farms

    It’s early November, and the first seed catalog of the year has arrived here at Freighter View Farms. There is something deeply comforting about holding that catalog in my hands, a book of possibilities, a promise of next year’s harvest waiting to be realized. When the days grow shorter, and the garden slowly quiets into…

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  • The Art of Making Seed Packets at Freighter View Farms

    It’s early November here at Freighter View Farms along the shores of the Saginaw Bay, and the fall garden is winding down. Cool-weather crops like swiss chard, lettuce, kale, kohlrabi, carrots, celery, radishes, and hearty herbs still thrive in the crisp autumn air. Without a hard frost, flowers like calendulas, marigolds, and zinnias are still…

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  • A Slice of Sweetness: Sugar Baby Watermelon at Freighter View Farms

    There is nothing quite like slicing open a sugar baby watermelon fresh from the garden. The knife glides through its mottled green rind, revealing a vibrant, ruby-red center. As the scent of sweetness fills the air, you know you’ve captured a piece of summer at its peak. Here at Freighter View Farms, these sugar baby…

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  • A Garden-Fresh Omelette to Start the Day

    There is something special about a cool autumn morning at Freighter View Farms. With a light chill still in the air, I walk to the garden to gather Hungarian and Italian peppers, their vibrant greens, reds, and yellows catching the first light of the day. The air is crisp, with the scent of leaves turning…

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  • Planting Dreams: Tulips and Alliums for a Vibrant Spring

    There’s something incredibly satisfying about planting bulbs in the crispness of autumn. This year, at Freighter View Farms, we’re setting the stage for next spring’s spectacular display of red tulips and elegant alliums. I chose a variety of vibrant red tulip bulbs to add a bright pop of color around the farm. Some were planted…

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I’m Chris

Welcome to Freighter View Farms, where gardening meets the beauty of the Great Lakes. Here, you’ll find tips, stories, and seeds inspired by the fresh water sea and the garden that hugs its shoreline. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, we invite you to cultivate a piece of tranquility in your own backyard. Let’s grow something beautiful together!

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