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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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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Herbal Sun-Tea | Pantry Recipe for Loose leaf teas
Sun-tea is no new idea but it’s a very easy way to make a large amount of tea with very little effort, especially during those hot summer months. This recipe is just a general overview of how to make sun-tea with loose leaf tea, giving you the opportunity to use whichever tea leaves you wish… Read more
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Blueberry Jam Recipe | Water Bath Canning | Using Frozen Berries, Pectin
This jam recipe uses frozen berries (store bought or homegrown), fresh lemons, cane sugar, and non-GMO powdered pectin. You don’t have to grow your own blueberries or wait until U-pick season starts because this recipe is tailored for frozen berries! Here we look at tools you need, ingredients, and step by step instructions that will… Read more
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Sourdough Pizza Crust Recipe | Cottage Pantry Meal
Making this pizza at home is surprisingly easy, although it sounds fancy. With the help of your stand mixer, this pizza crust recipe uses your sourdough starter and a few staple pantry ingredients. Here we go over the tools you need, ingredients, and instructions on how to make and bake a sourdough pizza crust. Let’s… 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!
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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