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Cooper and LeeAnn Shelton

Although Cooper and LeeAnn Shelton started their gardening adventures in Sublette County only a year ago, they have sparked the curiosity of many travelers going to Jackson with the glowing green lights emanating from their large greenhouse near the Rim Station on Highway 191 in the dark of winter. The 42x120’ greenhouse may be the largest in Sublette County, and it is fully automated with computer-controlled lighting, irrigating, and fertilizing systems. Salad greens and herbs are grown hydroponically, but tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, melons, strawberries, kohlrabi, Brussels sprouts, squash, ginger, turmeric, horseradish, wasabi, and nasturtiums are grown in containers and fill the giant space with their trailing tendrils carefully bound and trellised to make the best use of the indoor space. Bees, parasitic wasps, orius, and lacewings are added to balance the insect population, and extra pollen is used to encourage their presence and activity. Cooper and LeeAnn are anxious to share their bountiful garden with others and welcome walk-in customers on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9 am to 7 pm. They also accept call-in orders at 919-340-3023. Although Cooper and LeeAnn don’t technically own the greenhouse, it is definitely a labor of love for them, and their willingness to share their expertise and food with others is a wonderful way of getting to know their new community.