Nestled in the lower peninsula of Michigan, growing a garden full of veggies and plenty of flowers 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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Seed Organizing with Recycled Magazines
No better place to upcycle or recycle than in your garden beds. But it doesn’t have to stop outside; these recycled envelopes are perfect size to fit seed packets and you can use your seed catalogs or old magazines you have piling up. Here I will show you how you can recycle old magazines or Read more
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Mixing Flowers and Herbs to create a Cottage Garden Bed
The best aspect of cottage gardening is that no matter how small or large the cottage garden becomes, you can always assure that there is something to harvest and enjoy during your visit. Here we look at three ways to mix HERBS and FLOWERS for your cottage garden beds this summer so you can get Read more
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This Week: Coupon Code & Deep Cleaning Before garden season starts
Just wanted to say The Cottage Vegetable has partnered with Olle Gardens this summer! They have graciously given me a coupon code for my audience to receive 10% off their purchase. Olle Gardens is a metal raised bed company that aims to give your high-quality garden beds that are guaranteed to last a minimum of Read more
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Starting Seeds with Recycled Containers
Here we discuss three easy ways to use recycled containers for seed starting (that’s not toilet paper rolls). Let’s Dive in… Seed Starting with Recycled Containers Seed starting in general is a great way to save money. However, buying countless of seed starting domes or trays can add up costs. Good thing seeds don’t care Read more
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Harvesting Wild Violets, Dandelion, Chives | Useful Spring Foods
Foraging does not have to be some wild adventure deep into the woods. There are usually plenty of weeds and a few herbs that are during the spring weather that are suitable for teas and other recipes. Here we will discuss wild violets, dandelions, and chives; we will get into their benefits, how to harvest Read more
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Freezing Chive Butter
Chives are an easy herb to grow in your own garden, even if you only have a patio. But chives do poorly when simply dried since their flavor gets lost completely. So, here’s one of the best ways to preserve this tasty herb so you can enjoy it year-round. Here we discuss tools you need, Read more
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My Printable PDF Garden Guide:
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!
Gardening for your Kitchen: A practical guide to plan and plant a backyard garden that actually helps you in the kitchen.
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