““We have always enjoyed gardening,” Bailey said. “We saw a need for locally grown produce in the Jackson area and after a lot of study and market research, we took the plunge.””

— Leigh Bailey

Leigh Bailey & Jamie Redmond,owners

Leigh and Jamie got married in 2011 and decided that after working in real estate for over 60 years combined, it was time to embark on a new career adventure. They share a love of the outdoors, everything from hunting to gardening, so that was a criterion in their search. In 2012, after looking at several options, they decided on hydroponic farming. They began educating themselves by attending several courses and workshops, as well as visiting other growers in Mississippi and other states including Louisiana, Arizona, Virginia, and Maryland. They chose the town of Flora, MS as the home for Salad Days and are excited about providing healthy vegetables for this community as well as the greater Jackson area.

Ethan Norvell, Manager

Ethan was born in Jackson, TN and raised in Alcorn County, MS. He attended Northeast Mississippi Community College and graduated from Mississippi State University with a B.S. in Horticulture in December of 2015. He joined our team in January of 2016. His interests have included music (percussion), history, and all things plants. From a very young age he has had his hands and thoughts on plants, which made his entry into Controlled Environment agriculture a natural choice when choosing a career. Ethan and his wife, Seleigh, live in Flora, MS.