Caregiving isnt just for growing, they can just be allowed to buy stuff for ya too and if not allowed to pos your plant then yes you can grow and they cant. Mark the spot on your app that only allows you to have the plants and then you can grow AND have a giver buy your meds for ya. Your giver will not be allowed to have your plants if marked on yer app this way. You can change who has plants by putting in a change form into the state and paying the 10 bucks.