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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Zucchini- Lemon- Basil Pesto | Freezer Recipe, Nut Free
This recipe is minimal, freezer friendly, and nut free making this an affordable way to store up some of your favorite summer squashes and garden basil before the winter. Here I go into tools you need, ingredients, and instructions on how to make this Zucchini Pesto recipe and how to thaw it. Let’s Dive In…… Read more
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Creamy Tomato & Zucchini Soup | Freezer Recipe, 7 Pints
Don’t just toss your tomatoes whole in the freezer, use this freezer Creamy Tomato Soup recipe to preserve them and have them ready for a meal. It takes less time than traditional canning, and you will be using plenty of garden veggies and herbs that are in abundance right now. Here I go into tools… Read more
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Candied Jalapenos (Cowboy Candy) | Water Bath Canning Recipe
It’s the height of summer, which means peppers are ready to harvest in the gardens and Cowboy Candy is a great way to preserve jalapeños. Jalapenos, sugar, vinegar, and some spices are all you need to make this sweet and spicy condiment yourself and believe me you will not want to miss out. Here I… Read more
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French Onion Soup (without wine) | Pressure Canning Recipe
This soup is bright, full of flavor, and pairs very well with some great cheeses or crunchy breads, without using wine in the ingredients! It’s also a fantastic soup to make to prepare for autumn and winter illnesses; packed with fresh thyme, and potent onions, and quality broth, it’s a great sipping soup to have… Read more
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Dixie Relish | Cabbage, Pepper, Onions | Water Bath Canning
Relish is simply a condiment that is made up of chopped vegetables (sometimes fruit) that is preserved in sugar and vinegar. Dixie Relish, although not trendy, is a tasty sweet and slightly spicy recipe that is just as good, if not better than the usual dill pickle relish everyone loves. And best of all, this… Read more
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What to Plant After the Garlic Harvest | Polyculture Vegetable Gardens
Your garlic is pulled from the ground, and its now time to let it dry for winter. But what do you do with your empty garden bed? Here I go into 4 great options to fill that empty space, that can give you a second harvest come fall (that still adheres to a polyculture garden… 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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