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Digging In: Gardening Insights with Chia-Ming Ro | The Beet

Nov 25, 2024

Chia-Ming Ro, a former finance executive turned food and cut flower garden designer, shares her inspiring journey of transforming urban spaces into edible landscapes. She discusses the joys and challenges of gardening, particularly in urban settings, along with innovative solutions like elevated beds and greenhouses. Chia-Ming reveals the secrets of integrating beauty and utility in gardens, focusing on edible plants. Listeners can also look forward to tips on successful dahlia cultivation and the thrill of gardening experiments.

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Quick takeaways

Chia-Ming Ro's transformation from finance to gardening during the pandemic highlights the power of personal change in pursuing one's passion.

Her emphasis on edible landscaping showcases the blend of beauty and functionality in garden design, enriching both aesthetics and nutrition.

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Intro

2min

From Finance to Fertile Soil

21min

Navigating Urban Gardening Challenges

2min

Greenhouse Gardening Insights

9min

Edible Landscaping: A Practical Approach to Gardening

14min

Exploring Dahlia Cultivation Across Climates

1min

Exploring Gardening Experiments and Resources

2min

Get ready for a fresh episode of the Beet Podcast! Gardening consultant Chia-Ming Ro joins Jacques to dive into their professional gardening journeys, explore the magic of greenhouses, and unlock the secrets of edible landscapes. Tune in for insider tips and tricks to elevate your own garden game!

Chia-Ming Ro is a former finance exec turned food & cut flower garden designer, who is transforming Los Angeles and Orange County one home at a time with her foodscaping business Coastal Homestead.

Find more from Chia-Ming Ro on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/coastal_homestead/

Find more from Chia-Ming Ro on her website here:

https://www.coastalhomestead.com/

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