Freighter View Farms

  • A Thank-You Note to a Season Well Lived

    Step in with me, just past the trellis where the vines still whisper old stories, and let’s say thanks together. I start my gratitude tour where this season began: a pot of lettuce glowing like stained glass in morning sun. See it there, the chartreuse cups, cool as the bay breeze? We cut and came…

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  • Spring Doesn’t Wait: The Garden Begins Now

    The garden is awake. There’s no doubt now. The soil, rich and giving beneath my hands, has welcomed its first wave of green with open arms. Broccolini and purple cauliflower have taken their places, their leaves like sails catching the lake breeze. They’re still small, sure, but they stand with purpose. These seedlings, once nurtured…

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  • Under Lights and Ice: Seedlings, Freighters, and the Ache for Spring

    It starts quietly, just a few trays tucked beneath the warm hum of grow lights, where tomato seedlings stretch up like sleepy children waking slowly from winter dreams. Peppers push through with determination, and the pale-green cotyledons of broccolini and cauliflower unfurl like tiny sails. It’s not yet spring, not really, but here in the…

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  • Whispers of Spring: Seedlings Awaken at Freighter View Farms

    As winter’s stubborn chill still lingers on the shores of Saginaw Bay, the pulse of spring quickens beneath the warm glow of grow lights at Freighter View Farms. Outside, the frost still holds the garden hostage, yet within our cozy indoor haven, life bursts forth with unstoppable vigor. It’s mid-March, still early by many gardeners’…

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  • Winter’s Restless Gardeners: Longing for the Soil at Freighter View Farms

    There’s a certain restlessness that creeps in during these long winter months; a pacing of the floors, a longing that stirs deep within the heart of every gardener. Here at Freighter View Farms, it’s almost tangible, like the steady pull of the freighters long gone from the bay, waiting for the thaw to return to…

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  • Mastering the Art of Single-Stem Tomatoes at Freighter View Farms

    Tomatoes are the crown jewel of many gardens, and here at Freighter View Farms, they represent a deep connection to the soil and the rhythms of the seasons. Each variety carries its own story, and the act of growing them feels like an artistic endeavor, an invitation to nurture, create, and celebrate life’s simple, yet…

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

    The days at Freighter View Farms are quiet now, wrapped in the still embrace of winter. The freighters, now absent as they rest for the season, leave a quiet void along the Saginaw River, their presence already missed but promising a return come spring. In the gardens, frost glitters like fine lace on the resting…

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  • Preparing for Christmas: Meals from Freighter View Farms

    Christmas at Freighter View Farms is always a season of light and warmth against the quiet stillness of the dark, cold days. When we are home for Christmas, it becomes more than a holiday—it’s a labor of love, an embrace of traditions, flavors, and ingredients that reflect a year of growing, harvesting, and planning. As…

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  • The Gift of Seeds: Freighter View Farms and the Spirit of Christmas

    There’s a particular warmth to a Christmas season night , a feeling that settles in when the world outside is cloaked in cold and the soft glow of twinkling lights fills the room. It’s the kind of evening that invites reflection, where gratitude and giving intertwine. At Freighter View Farms, this spirit takes form in…

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  • The Enchantment of Frost: A Fall Garden’s Subtle Magic

    The fall frost carries a unique kind of beauty. It’s the quiet, glistening spell that transforms the garden overnight, signaling a shift from abundance to rest. Here at Freighter View Farms, the arrival of frost is an invitation to step back, admire, and embrace the beauty of the changing season. As the sun rises and…

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Hello,

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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