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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How to Prune Tomato Plants
By simply cutting off extra suckers and lower leaves you can give your tomatoes the best chance at fighting of disease, mildew, and pests. But not all tomatoes need pruning! Here I go into which tomato plants need pruning and how to make the cuts. So let’s dive in… Pruning Tomato Plants | What Tomato Read more
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Tea Blends for Anxiety & Stress | Teas you can grow at home
These herbs discussed below can help your cortisol levels, help your nervous system, relax your mood, and can even help with some of the other side effects of stress such as low appetite. Here I go into three easy tea blends to try and how these teas helps. Disclaimer Page This post is not for Read more
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Rustic Sourdough Loaf Recipe | Cottage Pantry Meals
Sourdough is an extremely nutritious way to eat bread, however, most of us don’t have time to chase a bowl of dough around all day. Here is my recipe that allows you avoid repeated stretch and folds, skip long proofing times, while still getting a great looking loaf, all while utilizing your stand mixer. Here Read more
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Worthwhile Vegetables to Grow | 10 Vegetables that are the Backbone to Gardening
This list is aimed to give anyone a well-rounded garden. These are practical vegetables that are commonly used in anyone’s kitchen and are easy to preserve when there’s abundance. No matter if you start from seed or plants starts, these 10 vegetables are worthwhile to add to your garden every single year. Let’s Dive In.. Read more
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Growing Garlic | Types and Flavors of Garlic
Here we discuss hardneck, porcelain, and softneck varieties to help you navigate garlic bulbs to purchase. Let’s dive in… Types of Garlic There are two types of Garlic: These names come from the characteristics their stems have. Hardneck Garlic Hardneck garlic will have a very stiff stem in the middle of the garlic head. This Read more
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Growing Beans | The Different Types of Garden Beans
Beans are a staple to many kitchens, however, choosing what beans to grow in your garden can be overwhelming because there are so many out there. Here I go into the different types of garden beans and divide them into simple categories so you can pick out beans that will work for you. Let’s Dive 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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