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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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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Sourdough Pizza Bagels Recipe | Cottage Pantry Meal
With this recipe you can avoid food waste by using up day-old bagels while using your delicious homemade garden pizza sauce. A part of cooking from scratch is knowing how to use leftovers well, and any home baker knows homemade bagels have a short shelf life. If you need a quick and easy recipe to… Read more
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Basic Sourdough Bagel Recipe | Small Batch, Overnight Soak
Sourdough bagels sound fancy but are surprisingly easy to do. By using your sourdough starter and other staple pantry items so you can create these delicious and nutritious bagels right in your own home, with the help of your stand mixer. Here I go into the tools you need, ingredients and instructions for this sourdough… Read more
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Basic Sauerkraut | Easy Fermenting
Sauerkraut is an easy way to add probiotics and nutrition to your everyday diet. Best part is, is that fermenting is an easy culinary skill. It will quickly become a staple in your kitchen, especially if you utilize the ease fermentation lids and kits give you. You can take full control of the ingredients by… 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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