Arietza

About Arietza

Arietza was born in Mexico and graduated with an Occupational Safety and Hygiene degree in Houston, Texas. After moving to Croatia in 2019, she decided to pursue her true passion for writing. With her background in safety reporting, Arietza applies her attention to detail in her writing on travel, gardening, and budget living. Beyond writing, she enjoys morning swims with her husband and dog in the Adriatic Sea, exploring Europe, and indulging in stone-oven pizza and gelato. With her captivating writing style and curiosity-driven nature, Arietza is a welcomed addition as one of our partnered authors, engaging readers with unique perspectives and genuine enthusiasm.

Latest from Arietza

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11 Perennial Herbs to Grow Once and Harvest Forever
Ok, so maybe not forever, but they are pretty good at growing for a long time. To refresh your memory, perennials are plants that provide a harvest year after year, unlike annual crops that need to be replanted every year....
4 min read
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Age-Appropriate Gardening Chores For the Family
Gardening is a good opportunity for families to bond, learn new skills, and develop a sense of belonging within their own home nucleus. No matter how big or small your garden is, there are always chores that can be assigned...
6 min read
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Debunking Common Gardening Myths About Raised Garden Beds
Raised garden beds have been around for many years and have evolved in design. With this evolution, the purposes of using raised garden beds have also changed. Some people use them to contain their space, others to save water, and...
4 min read
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27 Fast Growing Vegetables to Plant and Harvest in Late Summer
Late summer is the perfect time to get started on gardening projects with the family, especially now that school's out and there's plenty of sunlight. It's an ideal opportunity to teach kids about growing their own food while securing a...
4 min read
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List of Invasive Plants in Gardens and What to Grow Instead
Invasive plant species can cause significant environmental harm and habitat loss in your area. Despite this, some non-native plants can offer benefits such as providing ground cover, shade, ornamental value, or attracting pollinators. For instance, English Ivy can beautify urban...
5 min read
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How to Make Homemade Liqueur and Cocktails from your Garden Herbs
On the blog "How to Make Homemade Liqueur from Fruit from Your Garden" you learned about making liqueur the Croatian way and the traditional method. In this post, I'll recap both recipes and introduce popular Croatian liqueur combinations that can...
4 min read
Oh Deer: How to Keep Wildlife Out of the Garden
Oh Deer: How to Keep Wildlife Out of the Garden
Dealing with wildlife, particularly deer, can be challenging when they persistently cause significant damage, especially during the growing season.
4 min read
From Seeds to Flowers: How to Grow Wildflowers in a Raised Garden Bed
From Seeds to Flowers: How to Grow Wildflowers in a Raised Garden Bed
Wildflowers are resilient and beautiful plants that can thrive in really tough environmental conditions and return year after year with little to no maintenance.
5 min read
In the Kitchen with Arietza: 12 Simple Jam Recipes with Fruit from Your Garden
In the Kitchen with Arietza: 12 Simple Jam Recipes with Fruit from Your Garden
From classic favorites with a twist to savory surprises, these recipes will ignite your creativity in the kitchen.
5 min read
16 Tea Blends for a Restful Night's Sleep
16 Tea Blends for a Restful Night's Sleep
In holistic medicine, natural herbal teas are recommended as sleep aids, thanks to their calming effects and soothing properties.
4 min read
Arietza

About Arietza

Arietza was born in Mexico and graduated with an Occupational Safety and Hygiene degree in Houston, Texas. After moving to Croatia in 2019, she decided to pursue her true passion for writing. With her background in safety reporting, Arietza applies her attention to detail in her writing on travel, gardening, and budget living. Beyond writing, she enjoys morning swims with her husband and dog in the Adriatic Sea, exploring Europe, and indulging in stone-oven pizza and gelato. With her captivating writing style and curiosity-driven nature, Arietza is a welcomed addition as one of our partnered authors, engaging readers with unique perspectives and genuine enthusiasm.