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

16 Common Organic Gardening Mistakes and How to Fix Them

#Landscape Design and Ecological Gardening

Unlike conventional gardening, which relies heavily on synthetic chemicals, organic gardening relies primarily on maintaining healthy soil, companion planting, and biological pest control to promote a healthy ecosystem in the garden.While this holistic approach to gardening offers numerous benefits, it...

4 min read

Why Do My Crops Taste Bad, and How Can I Fix The Flavor?

Have you ever grown bitter cucumbers? We have, and they are the worst! Every gardener's dream is to eat from seed to table. To achieve that, you work outside all year long so you can enjoy your produce during harvest...

3 min read

Tea Garden for Beginners

#Plant Selection and Care

Ditch the tea bags with questionable ingredients and brew your own tea from your tea garden! Beginner gardeners will find it easier to start with a metal raised garden bed and as their skills and confidence grow they can experiment with seedling trays and...

5 min read

Flowers for Beginners

Texas has a long list of native flowers that thrive under the sun and are easy to grow, especially for beginners. Let's talk about why you should plant flowers native to your region as a beginner, what flowers are easier...

4 min read

Root Vegetables for Beginners

#Plant Selection and Care

Root vegetables grow fast in raised garden beds, require little maintenance, are satisfying to harvest, and can be stored away for a long time! We've compiled a list of the easiest root vegetables you can grow in your garden and...

4 min read

Raising Chickens for Beginners

Raising chickens seems like a daunting, time and resource-consuming task, but is it really that complicated? Let us take a quick look at all the factors you should consider before getting chickens! We compiled all the basic information you need...

8 min read

22 Organic Solutions and Home Remedies for Treating Pests and Diseases in Your Garden

#Pest and Disease Management

Welcome to the world of organic home remedies for managing pests and diseases in your garden! We’ve compiled the most common organic solutions and home remedies to effectively combat garden challenges, stay cost-effective and keep your garden poison-free. 13 Organic...

4 min read

Tips for Successful Seed Starting: Sowing, Transplant, and Seedling Care.

#Advanced Techniques and Innovations

Prepare for your next gardening season by adding these seeding tips to your checklist to make transplanting easier! We've broken the process down into 3 steps: Sowing, Transplanting, and Aftercare. That way, you can take your time with each step...

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23 Mistakes Gardeners Make And How To Fix Them

Don't let one mistake spoil your season! We've compiled a list of the most common mistakes gardeners make and their solutions to help you get ahead in gardening. 1. Overwatering Mistake - Watering plants frequently leads to root rot, yellow...

5 min read

Start your Hugelkultur Garden: Beginner’s Guide

Have you ever dreamed of having a lush garden that practically takes care of itself? Then let me introduce you to the magical world of hugelkultur – a gardening method so simple that even an inexperienced gardener can succeed with...

4 min read