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

Homegrown Bell Pepper Recipes: Sautéed, Roasted, Stuffed and Beyond

#bell peppers #Raised Beds #raised garden bed #vegetable gardening #vegetables

Did you overachieve and now have a big harvest of bell peppers and don't know what to do with them? Don't let them rot at the bottom of your fridge drawer! Here are 14 recipes that focus on making the...

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19 Perennial Vegetables to Grow Once and Harvest Forever

#perennials #Raised Beds #raised garden bed #vegetable gardening #vegetables

Forever might be a stretch, but a very, very long time! When it comes to creating a sustainable and low-maintenance home garden, perennial vegetables are a game-changer. Unlike annual crops that need replanting every year, perennial veggies provide harvests year...

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21 Perennial Flowers to Grow Once and Harvest Forever

#flowers #garden #garden design #perennials #spring flowers

I know, I know, "forever" is a big promise, but these perennial flowers will last a long time with proper maintenance! Perennial plants are the backbone of a sustainable garden, unlike annual plants, which require constant attention. In this blog,...

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11 Perennial Herbs to Grow Once and Harvest Forever

#herbs #perennials

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....

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Age-Appropriate Gardening Chores For the Family

#family friendly #garden #kids gardening

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...

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Debunking Common Gardening Myths About Raised Garden Beds

#beginner tips #gardening tips #hugelkultur #myths #Raised Beds #raised garden bed

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...

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27 Fast Growing Vegetables to Plant and Harvest in Late Summer

#harvest #summer #vegetable gardening #vegetables

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...

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List of Invasive Plants in Gardens and What to Grow Instead

#garden design #garden planning #gardening tips #invasive #responsible gardening

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...

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How to Make Homemade Liqueur and Cocktails from your Garden Herbs

#cocktails #Garden recipes #garden to table #Liqueur

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...

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