Nestled in the lower peninsula of Michigan, incorporating a garden to help my family to become healthier has been a passion of mine for years.
Here on the The Cottage Vegetable website, you will find pantry friendly recipes, canning ideas, and gardening tips to help bridge the gap between your garden and your kitchen.
About
My name is Chelsea, and I am a wife and a mom to three children that we currently homeschool. I grow veggies, fruit, medicinal plants, and flowers in my own garden each year. I am passionate about organic gardening, nourishing foods, and natural homemaking without the social media aesthetic being my leading factor! I have worked as a RN for 10 years and through that experience at the bedside, I have been passionate about living a healthy lifestyle through both conventional and holistic pathways.
I am determined to give recipes and tips that are pulled from personal experience. And yes, this website is AI FREE!
We currently live in a beautiful Michigan countryside setting of 3 acres. Along with my family we have a large garden, chickens, ducks, and our dogs named Rex & Starry.
Welcome to The Cottage Vegetable
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Lemon Balm Lemonade Recipe | Cottage Pantry Recipe
Lemon Balm Lemonade is super easy to make and takes advantage of some great herbs you have growing in your garden. It’s a floral lemonade that is so refreshing, especially as the hot & humid summer months are settling in. Here are my exact measurements to make a half gallon jars worth of this delicious… Read more
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Useful Seeds to Plant in July for the Autumn Garden
July is the best time to get any last-minute seeds sown so you can grow a final crop this fall. But since it’s such a short time frame, it’s easier to make sure you are planting seeds that are actually useful and will come to full maturity before the season ends. Let’s Dive In… Useful… Read more
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Raspberry Preserves | Water Bath Canning
This is a recipe for raspberry preserve, which is different from raspberry jam. Jam is specifically cooked until its thick and Jello like, while preserves are just sweetened and cooked berries or fruit. Preserves are a handy ingredient for toppings and mix ins, and this recipe for raspberry preserves, in particular, hold a slight ‘lemonade’… Read more
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Canning Tart Cherries Whole | Water bath canning
It’s cherry season here in Michigan, canning them whole is an incredibly easy way to put this fruit up on the shelf for later. Here I go into tools you need, ingredients, and step by step instructions for canning tart cherries whole in a simple syrup. Let’s Dive In Canning Tart Cherries in Syrup Recipe… Read more
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Tomato Companion Plants | Permaculture Garden Bed
Your tomato bed is a great opportunity to use companion planting or perma-culture. If you trellis your tomatoes well, they give you lots of ground space to squeeze in many companion plants alongside them, that not only benefits the tomato plant but will also benefit you. Here I show you good companions for tomatoes and… Read more
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Cabbage Moth Protection Methods
When it comes to cabbages (and other brassicas like kale or broccoli) cabbage moth is the pest to be aware of and the best way to battle this pest is through prevention. Here I go into the three different types of protection: netting, spraying, companion planting. Cabbage Moth Protection | Netting vs Spraying vs Companion… Read more
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This 20 page, printable PDF file, is a guide to help you plan out your next garden that leaves behind the fluffy, trendy projects social media pushes, and helps nail down what you NEED to do for yourself.
Like I always say, “a frugal garden is one where every pound of produce is used”. And this 4-step guide is here to help you grow a garden where everything is found useful to your home.
Buy your digital copy today, so you can take use this winter taking your time getting ready for the next growing season!
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