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

Tips to Lazy Gardening for a Full Fall Harvest

#2025 gardening #climate change #edible plants #fall #Fall Garden #gardening tips #gardening tools #Plant Cultivation

Maybe “lazy” isn’t the perfect word, but it gets the meaning across. The idea is simple: not everyone wants to spend long hours in the garden. For some, the endless list of chores feels overwhelming; for others, a busy schedule...

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Get the Perfect Winter/Fall Seed Mix for Raised Garden Beds

#climate change #fall #Fall Garden #Garden Beds #Garden Prep #Green Thumb Knowledge #seed #Seed Starting #winter

Choosing the right crops for your fall and winter raised garden beds comes down to cold tolerance, harvest timing, and productivity. It usually takes a lot of research to narrow down the right varieties for the season, but Vego Garden...

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Fall Must-Have Crops for Raised Garden Beds

#2025 gardening #Fall Garden #Garden Beds #Garden Prep #gardening tools #Plant Cultivation #Plant Selection and Care

Fall brings cooler temperatures and a slower pace in the garden, but that doesn't mean activity comes to a full stop, the garden can still be at work. In this blog we will focus on what is the best crops...

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10 Tips to Extend Your Growing Season with a Greenhouse

#2025 gardening #Cultivation #edible plants #Fall Garden #gardening tips #greenhouse #harvest

Greenhouses make it possible to grow tropical crops or fresh produce out of season, mimicking warmer conditions or different regions. Still, every plant has only so much longevity before it follows its natural course, especially perennials. While truly evergreen crops...

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Transition Your Raised Garden Beds from Summer to Fall Planting

#2025 gardening #Better Gardening #Fall Garden #Garden Beds #gardening tools #Green Thumb Knowledge #Plant Selection and Care

The end of the summer season doesn’t mean the end of the growing season. A raised garden bed can keep producing well beyond the summer heat if it’s transitioned carefully and strategically. Not only that, but fall is also known...

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Potato Growing Tricks from Seed to Harvest in Raised Garden Beds

#Better Gardening #Garden Prep #Garden recipes #garden to table #gardening tips #Plant Cultivation #Potatoes #Raised Beds #raised garden bed

Potatoes have a reputation as a beginner’s crop, so easy to sprout that even forgotten spuds in the pantry can take root. But successful gardening isn’t about leaving them to chance. Growing potatoes in raised garden beds is a skill...

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Mini Fruit Food Forests: A Backyard Guide to Year-Round Harvests

#2025 gardening #edible plants #fruit #fruit trees #Green Thumb Knowledge #trees and shrubs #trellis #urban gardening

Imagine having fresh fruit available year-round, right in the backyard, who wouldn’t want that? A mini fruit food forest functions as a compact, layered ecosystem that produces edible plants in a small space while also improving soil health over time....

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How to Choose the Right Raised Garden Bed for Your Garden Space

#2025 gardening #Fall Garden #Garden Bed Design and Preparation #Garden Beds #Plant Cultivation #Planters #Raised Beds #raised garden bed

There are many ways to approach gardening, but once raised garden beds are introduced, they often become the method gardeners rely on most. A well-built bed provides consistency season after season, creating the conditions needed for healthy growth. Raised garden...

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Growing Kumquats in the Garden: FAQs About This Citrus Tree

#2025 gardening #eco-friendly #edible plants #Fall Garden #Plant Cultivation #Plant Selection and Care #Planters #trees and shrubs

In regions like China, Japan, and Vietnam, kumquats are used not only for candied fruits but also in cakes, loaves, jams, pies, and tarts, adding a sweet-tart flavor that’s truly unique in desserts. Despite their versatility, kumquats remain relatively uncommon...

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10 Proven Ways to Keep Dogs Out of Garden Beds

#Garden Beds #garden protection #gardening tips #gardening tools #Green Thumb Knowledge

Dogs often see garden beds as an extension of their play space. Digging, rolling, sleeping, and even trampling over the soil seem like perfectly acceptable activities to them. Dog owners often find themselves caught between frustration with the dog, discouragement...

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