​BRAMPTON, ON (February 2, 2022) – Today, the City of Brampton’s successful Backyard Garden Program returns for its third year. This eco-friendly initiative helps support food security in our city by providing participants with free soil, seeds and helpful tips to grow their own backyard garden.

The Backyard Garden Program encourages residents to grow produce and herbs and donate their homegrown crops to local food banks and community organizations.

Residents can register online to receive free seeds and soil starting today, February 2, at www.brampton.ca/backyardgarden. 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 gardens on social media.

This program also supports the Mayor’s COVID-19 Social Support Task Force’s focus on food security, reaffirms the City’s priority of being a sustainable Green City, and promotes residents’ mental and physical wellbeing.

This year, the program is proudly sponsored by Scotts Canada Limited. The City thanks its program supporters, including Mattamy Homes, Paradise Developments, Fieldgate Developments and TACC Holborn Corporation.

Have questions? Email BramptonGreenCity@brampton.ca.

Backyard Garden Club e-newsletter
Join our monthly Backyard Garden Club e-newsletter, in partnership with the Brampton Horticultural Society and the Chinguacousy Garden Club! Open to all gardening enthusiasts, members will receive a monthly e-newsletter with gardening information, opportunities to send in questions, gardening advice and support from experts and community partners, exclusive offers, and more. Visit www.brampton.ca/backyardgarden to register for the Club.

Background
Nearly 7,000 lbs of produce was donated to residents in need through local food banks and community organizations from April to October 2021 during the City’s second annual Backyard Garden Program.
Brampton’s Backyard Garden Program launched in April 2020 as the first of its kind in Canada, in response to COVID-19. It is an extension of the City’s existing Community Gardens program.
 
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“We are proud to launch the third annual Backyard Garden Program in Brampton. For the past two years, the program has brought our community together through gardening, supported food security for residents in need, and kept participants active outdoors. I encourage new participants to register for seeds and soil, and give back this year!”
- Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton

“Brampton’s Backyard Garden Program has been a great success two years running, and I am excited to champion this initiative for a third year. Last year, we provided nearly 7,000 lbs of produce to residents in need through Brampton-based food banks and community organizations. Let’s get gardening and giving, Brampton!”
- Doug Whillans, City Councillor Wards 2 & 6; Chair, Backyard Garden Program, City of Brampton

“City staff look forward to supporting the Backyard Garden Program this year. The City recognizes and thanks its sponsors and supporters who help bring this important green initiative to life. Register for free seeds and soil today at www.brampton.ca/backyardgarden.”
- David Barrick, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Brampton