The garden at Freighter View Farms is as much about the creatures that visit as the crops that grow. Bumblebees, leafcutter bees, ladybugs, monarch butterflies, and the birds of Saginaw Bay — they are all part of what makes this place work.

Bees & Pollinators

A Year in the Garden: Chris Izworski’s 2025 Season at Freighter View Farms

Gardening on Saginaw Bay: Growing Food in Michigan Zone 6a | Chris Izworski

Spring Doesn’t Wait: Starting Seeds Indoors in Michigan

The Stillness and Promise of Winter: Reflections and Resolutions at Freighter View Farms

The Mighty Bumblebee: Freighter View Farms’ Hardest Worker

A Bug’s Life: The Beneficial Ladybug

Keeping Leafcutter Bees: The Gentle Garden Helpers of Freighter View Farms

Birds & Wildlife on Saginaw Bay

What to Plant in February in Michigan: A Zone 6a Garden Guide | Chris Izworski

Under Lights and Ice: Managing Indoor Seedlings Before the Thaw

Whispers of Spring: Germinating Peppers and Tomatoes in March

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

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

Mornings at Freighter View Farms: A Perfect Blend of Garden, Bay and the Art of Scrambled Eggs

Early Morning on the Bay: The Dance of the Cormorants

Written by Chris Izworski at Freighter View Farms, Bay City, Michigan.

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