Cottage Diary

Come, take a peek into life at Chocolate Box Cottage as I chronicle the glorious ups and inevitable downs of life in the countryside.

A combination journal and photo album, this is where I share with you the weekly goings-on at Chocolate Box Cottage. From baking and gardening (indoors and out) to dealing with the many predators that are as interested in our animals as we are.

One thing is for certain: it’s never boring!

Glean ideas and inspiration for your cottage as we learn and grow and make mistakes together.

For reference, Chocolate Box Cottage is located in a mountainous lake region in rural Oregon, USA.

Cottage Diary
Thunderstorm party

Thunderstorm Party

Thunderstorm Party Chocolate Box Cottage Diary, Volume 3Week 19: May 13, 2023 Have you ever thought to turn a thunderstorm …

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Gravenstein apple tree in bloom

Homestead Walkabout

Homestead Walkabout Chocolate Box Cottage Diary, Vol 3Week 18: May 6, 2023 It’s been a while, but Samuel and I …

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Vintage greenhouse with door open

Vintage Greenhouse, Spring Cleaning Edition

Vintage Greenhouse, Spring Cleaning Edition Chocolate Box Cottage Diary, Volume 3Week 17: April 29, 2023 A sunny Saturday was perfect …

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Truckload surprise: planting mix

Truckload Surprise

Truckload Surprise Chocolate Box Cottage Diary, Volume 3Week 16: April 22, 2023 Samuel came home from work on Thursday and …

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New garden teepee

New Garden Teepee and Full Circle Tomatoes

New Garden Teepee and Full Circle Tomatoes Chocolate Box Cottage Diary, Volume 3Week 15: April 15, 2023 Our previous garden …

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Ready to assemble!

The Bees are Coming!

The Bees are Coming! Chocolate Box Cottage Diary, Volume 3Week 14: April 8, 2023 The bees are coming! Sometime this …

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Buckets as Giant Canisters

Buckets as Giant Canisters

Buckets as Giant Canisters Chocolate Box Cottage Diary, Volume 3Week 13: April 1, 2023 Five-gallon buckets with Gamma Seal lids …

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Michele raking mulch

Garden Improvement 2023

Garden Improvement 2023 Chocolate Box Cottage Diary, Volume 2Week 12: March 25, 2023 Garden improvement “Garden Improvement” – a work …

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Victory Garden 2023 seed starting

Victory Garden 2023 Seed Starting

Victory Garden 2023 Seed Starting Chocolate Box Cottage Diary, Volume 3Week 11: March 18, 2023 As the snow melts, my …

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