Introducing the Backyard Garden Program: Empowering Cayman to Grow From Home

The Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure (PLAHI) is proud to announce the launch of the Backyard Garden Program Pilot Initiative, a new community-driven effort aimed at increasing household-level food security and sustainable gardening in the Cayman Islands.

This pilot initiative, delivered in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, provides participating households with free Grow Boxes, soil, seeds, and basic guidance to start their own backyard garden. The program targets a wide range of Caymanians—from retirees and families to urban residents and eco-conscious youth.

“We believe food security begins at home,” said the Hon. Minister Jay Ebanks. “By equipping individuals and families with the tools to grow even a small portion of their own produce, we’re investing in a more resilient, self-sufficient future.”

Applications open on 31st July via www.gov.ky/pahi  or direct form link https://bit.ly/BackyardGardenApplication2025  and will remain open until 30 August or until supplies last. The Ministry encourages all eligible Caymanians to apply early and be part of a growing movement toward sustainability.

For more information, visit www.gov.ky/pahi  or contact the Department of Agriculture at agdept@gov.ky .

For media inquiries, please contact: Public Relations. Telephone: (345) 244-2412. Email: PublicRelations.PLAHI@gov.ky

About the Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing, Infrastructure, (PLAHI) Under the guidance of Hon. Minister Johany “Jay” Ebanks, the Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing, Infrastructure (PLAHI) is committed to enhancing the quality of life and economic prosperity of the Cayman Islands through comprehensive planning, sustainable agriculture, efficient housing solutions, and critical infrastructure development.