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July 16, 2019

10 of the Best Instagram Accounts to Follow for Gardeners

Instagram can be a great source of inspiration for the home and garden – but sometimes finding the best Instagram accounts to follow can be a bit overwhelming.

 

Luckily, we’ve done the hard work for you. Whether you want to see artful shots by expert gardeners or down-to-earth posts by passionate amateurs, we’re confident you’ll find something to whet your gardening appetite in this bunch.

 

Here are 10 of the best Instagram accounts to follow for gardeners.

1. @humanswhogrowfood

 

Humans Who Grow Food features farmers, gardeners and communities from around the world who grow their own food. 

 

Each post tells a different grower’s story and gives you a glimpse into their garden. It’s the perfect account for gardeners who are interested in sustainable living, or want to start their own kitchen garden and need a bit of vegetable inspo.

 

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2. @my_little_allotment

 

My Little Allotment chronicles the progress of Kirsty Ward’s organic allotment and vegetable garden in Lincolnshire.

 

As well as giving us beautiful shots of the fruit, vegetables and flowers she grows, Kirsty writes candidly about her mental health and the positive impact gardening has on it. 

 

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3. @kategouldgardens

 

Award-winning designer Kate Gould showcases the best of her delectable garden designs on her beautiful Instagram account.

 

Her gorgeous flower displays should give you plenty of ideas for how to combine different colours, shapes and textures in your own flower garden. 

 

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4. @bigcitygardener

 

Big City Gardener is the brainchild of grower and garden designer Timothy Hammond, who shares gardening tips and how-to videos from his garden in Houston, Texas.

 

This is one of the best Instagram accounts to follow for newbies. Timothy’s easy-to-follow tutorials and informative posts will help you get to grips with the basics of gardening and growing food in no time.

 

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5. @farmersroots

 

On this fascinating Instagram account, organic farmer Joneve Murphy documents her exploration of global agriculture.

 

Joneve has travelled to Europe, Asia and Africa meeting small-scale farmers and growers of all abilities and styles. This is a great one for learning about new gardening techniques and unusual vegetables!

 

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6. @houseplantjournal

 

Haven’t got a garden? No problem – we’ve got an Instagram account for you too! 

On House Plant Journal, Darryl Cheng offers inspiration and ideas for transforming your home into a green oasis, as well as tips and video tutorials on caring for your house plants.

 

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7. @the_worm_monger

 

If you like looking at pictures of soil and worms (and let’s face it, who doesn’t?) then this is definitely one of the best Instagram accounts to follow.

 

The Worm Monger is dedicated to all things compost, giving tips and advice on composting, worm farming and sustainable gardening – as well as a healthy dose of worm puns.

 

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8. @gardeningknowhow

 

If you want to learn more about gardening, then Gardening Know How is a great place to start. 

 

As well as sharing informative posts and beautiful images, the team behind this account will answer your gardening questions, making this a brilliant account for beginners. 

 

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9. @coyotewillow

 

Coyote Willow is the Instagram home of Bath-based garden designer Dan Pearson. 

 

This is one of the best Instagram accounts to follow for lush images and videos of dreamy floral scenes and lovely countryside. You’ll feel more relaxed just looking at it. 

 

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10. @arthurparkinson_

 

Young gardener and poultry keeper Arthur Parkinson shares his knowledge of growing flowers and keeping hens on this playful account.

 

He’ll have you mesmerised with his glorious pictures of his 16-square-foot town flower garden – and his rabble of hens! 

 

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10 of the best Instagram accounts to follow for gardeners

 

And there we have it – our top 10 Instagram accounts to follow, for both seasoned gardeners and complete beginners. Happy gardening!

 

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