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

10 Commonly Discarded Edible Greens to Use in the Kitchen
10 Commonly Discarded Edible Greens to Use in the Kitchen
It’s remarkable how many leafy greens end up in the compost bin simply because we’re not used to cooking with them and don’t know how nutritious or useful they are in the kitchen. This blog focuses on 10 of the...
3 min read
Reminiscing on the Top 10 Gardening Trends of 2025
Reminiscing on the Top 10 Gardening Trends of 2025
Every year leaves its mark, with lessons learned from successes, mistakes, and full-on fails that just humbled us. Some things are here to stay, some trends are remembered, and others are better left unmentioned. Let’s review the top 10 trends...
3 min read
Gardening Goals in 2026: Month-by-Month Seasonal Checklist
Gardening Goals in 2026: Month-by-Month Seasonal Checklist
Starting a new gardening year on the right foot is all about being organized and knowing what to expect from each month of the growing season, and sometimes planning means creating a strategy and laying down a few ground rules,...
5 min read
7 Tips to Adding More Natural Light to a Greenhouse
7 Tips to Adding More Natural Light to a Greenhouse
Greenhouses exist to create a warm environment for plants, so most people assume they’re automatically bright and sunny as well. That assumption holds only when the structure is planned and managed with light as the top priority. In reality, many...
3 min read
Holiday Food Scraps You Can Regrow in Raised Garden Beds
Holiday Food Scraps You Can Regrow in Raised Garden Beds
Holiday cooking means lots of ingredients going in and out of the kitchen, and while this is a great time to save scraps for the compost bin, some of those scraps create more than leftovers, they become planting material. Many...
4 min read
Christmas Leftovers You Can Compost
Christmas Leftovers You Can Compost
Around Christmas time, it seems like we are constantly doing trash runs. The garbage fills up fast, and it can feel overwhelming to keep up with it all. But here’s the good news: with a little organization and teamwork at...
3 min read
Composting Chores for Kids By Ages
Composting Chores for Kids By Ages
Turning kitchen scraps and yard waste into compost is a simple routine that most kids ages 4 and up can help with. Even younger children can watch older family members work and learn by example. It doesn’t need to become...
3 min read
Must-Know Tricks to Grow Microgreens Indoors During Winter with Grow Lights
Must-Know Tricks to Grow Microgreens Indoors During Winter with Grow Lights
There are many varieties of microgreens, from peas and sunflowers to radish and broccoli. These popular choices share similar growing habits but offer distinct flavors and textures, giving gardeners the joy of discovering personal favorites. One of the biggest advantages of...
5 min read
Choosing the Right Plants for Indoor Garden Under LED Grow Lights
Choosing the Right Plants for Indoor Garden Under LED Grow Lights
Growing crops under LED grow lights gives indoor gardeners year-round access to fresh vegetables, herbs, and fruits. It’s an enjoyable, rewarding project, whether you’re an avid gardener looking for a fun side hustle or someone with limited outdoor space. The...
4 min read
How to Grow Fresh Herbs Indoors All Winter Long with Grow Lights
How to Grow Fresh Herbs Indoors All Winter Long with Grow Lights
The first frost doesn’t have to mean the end of fresh basil on your pasta, mint in your tea, or rosemary on your roast. When winter brings shorter, darker days across most of the United States, even the best south-facing...
3 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.