Local Growers Share Sustainable Gardening Secrets on *Sustainable Living* Radio Show
This week’s Sustainable Living show on 88.5fm welcomed two local growers to discuss practical plant-growing techniques. Host Jon Butts spoke with Bobby Gopaul and Raleigh Barnes about everything from Florida-friendly crops to permaculture. The episode aired on Monday at 11 am, offering listeners insights into sustainable gardening methods.
Bobby Gopaul grew up on a family farm in Trinidad and Tobago, where he learned traditional farming with basic tools. Now, he and his wife cultivate easy-to-grow plants in the Tampa Bay area. Their produce is sold at the Plant City Farm and Flea Market on Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays.
Raleigh Barnes, a certified Permaculture Designer, runs Third Insight Design & Nursery in Apollo Beach. His work focuses on creating ecologically friendly plant systems that are both useful and sustainable. A lifelong gardener, Barnes advocates for organic and earth-friendly agriculture. The show covered topics like Florida’s best edible plants, unique herbs, and permaculture principles. Barnes can be contacted through his website or at the Apollo Beach Garden Club. Listeners interested in supporting the programme can donate to the tip jar or follow the show’s Facebook page. Sustainable Living airs every Monday at 11 am on 88.5fm, with past episodes available in the archives.
The episode provided practical advice for growers looking to adopt sustainable methods. Both Gopaul and Barnes shared their expertise on low-effort, high-yield farming techniques. The show continues to offer resources for listeners interested in eco-friendly gardening.
