The City of Brampton’s Backyard Garden Program returns for its 5th year. Brampton introduced the Backyard Garden Program in April 2020.This eco-friendly initiative helps support food security in Brampton by providing participants with free soil, seeds, and helpful tips to grow their own backyard garden.
Residents are encouraged to donate their homegrown crops to local food banks and community organizations listed on the City’s website. Last year, the program saw nearly 4,000 lbs of produce donated to residents in need from April to October 2023. Since 2020, the program has raised nearly 30,000 lbs in produce donations.
Participants will be asked to send a monthly update with pictures of their garden, which will be featured on the program’s web page. Photos of this year’s backyard gardens, gardening tips, tutorials, and resources will also be available on the web page. Residents can use the hashtag #BramptonBackyardGarden to share their backyard gardens on social media.
