GeoGreens’ founder brings construction project management and a background in architecture, civil engineering and environmental science to indoor farming.

Desmond Hayes explaining hydroponic growing to visitors
Desmond Hayes showing the roots of fresh hydroponic greens

Experience from doing the work

Desmond worked in construction project management in New York and New Jersey before focusing on GeoGreens full time.

He formed GeoGreens in 2014 and developed its growing techniques through hands-on hydroponic farming.

Growing, building & teaching

Practical experience connects the farm, growing systems and the classroom.

Grow & operate

Running GeoGreens and producing greens in an indoor hydroponic environment.

Design & build

Construction project management and hydroponic system design and installation.

Teach & share

Books, curriculum, tours and hydroponic workshop instruction with TCNJ.

Desmond Hayes teaching students inside a growing room

Bring hydroponics into learning

Desmond is the author of the Mr. Hay books and leads practical hydroponic learning experiences.

Work with Desmond & GeoGreens

Discuss your growing space, organization or educational project.