After spending the past year growing lettuce and other produce in aeroponic towers in his backyard and selling it at farmers markets, Palm Coast's Hayden Jaussi expanded his business, Herb'n Greens, to begin constructing aeroponic towers in other people's backyards.
Hayden and his wife Lauren started with one goal: to grow high-quality, nutritious food while being mindful of the environment. Using aeroponic farming, they are able to grow crisp lettuce and other greens with 90% less water than traditional farming and without soil, pesticides and waste that often comes with large-scale agriculture.
"At first, it was just about growing and sharing that produce. But along the way, something unexpected happened. People started asking how we did it," they said. "Families, home cooks, and even restaurant owners weren't just interested in buying fresh greens, they wanted to grow their own. Some had never gardened before, others didn't think they had the space, but all of them were drawn to the idea of harvesting food right outside their door.
"That curiosity led us down a new path. We began helping people set up their own small-scale aeroponic systems, tucked into backyards, patios, and even balconies. The beauty of these systems is that they make growing food easy— no soil, no weeding, just fresh, homegrown greens year-round. And watching someone take that first bite of something they grew themselves? That's been one of the most rewarding parts of this journey.
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