10 Gardening Instagram Accounts You Should Be Following

With over 95 million photos and 500 million stories uploaded to Instagram every day, the platform has quickly become one of the best places to find inspiring ideas and free information on just about any subject. And for home gardeners, social media presents the unique opportunity to draw inspiration from others by getting to peek inside their homes and backyard gardens.

If you’re looking for a few new favorites to add to your feed, we’ve rounded up a list of some of the best gardening Instagram accounts to follow for motivation, advice and creative ideas. Whether you’re into houseplants or homesteading, these 10 accounts offer something for every plant lover out there.

 

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A post shared by Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds (@bakercreekseeds) on Jan 20, 2020 at 8:54am PST

@bakercreekseeds

Baker Creek Seeds is a Missouri-based heirloom seed company that distributes to over a million gardeners across the country each year. They offer the largest selection of heirloom seeds in the United States, so it comes as no surprise that their Instagram account is full of gardening inspiration in the form of beautiful photos of rare flowers, fruits and vegetables, including 19th-century Asian and European varieties. From tiger melons to Uzbek golden carrots, you’ll find no shortage of unique ideas to fill your garden on Baker Creek’s Instagram feed.

 

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A post shared by Becky Porter | Blogger ‍ (@theseasonalhomestead) on Jan 7, 2020 at 10:58am PST

 @theseasonalhomestead

Arkansas gardener, blogger and homesteader Becky Porter is the voice behind @theseasonalhomestead, a blog and Instagram account dedicated to teaching others how to live more self sufficiently. Follow her beautifully-curated account for everything from year-round gardening advice and food-preservation tips to stories about life on the farm and photos of her adorable kids and farm animals.

 

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A post shared by @urbanveggiepatch on Mar 13, 2020 at 4:56pm PDT

@urbanveggiepatch

Australian gardener Lee Sullivan runs the @urbanveggiepatch Instagram account from her impressive urban backyard. Her feed is full of inspiration for strategic garden planning in small spaces and advice for beginner gardeners interested in growing their own food. Plus, her beautiful, fun and colorful photography is enough to motivate you to get outside and plant something.

See more: How to Start a Vegetable Garden From Seeds

 

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A post shared by Allison (@finchandfolly) on Mar 21, 2020 at 6:11am PDT

 @finchandfolly

@finchandfolly is a Maine-based Instagram account run by experienced gardener Allison Vallin Kostovick. She’s been gardening in Maine for over 20 years, and her “backyard” looks more like a peaceful secret garden tucked away in the woods. Give her account a follow for natural-living tips, seasonal gardening advice, and, of course, stunning photography of vegetables, flowers, and wildlife.

 

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A post shared by House Plant Club (@houseplantclub) on Dec 17, 2019 at 5:15am PST

@houseplantclub

For the houseplant enthusiasts out there, @houseplantclub is a curated Instagram feed full of ideas for making your indoor living spaces a little greener. Whether you’re looking for new varieties of houseplants to grow, tips for keeping your indoor plants healthy, or design ideas for decorating with greenery, this account is the place to find it. You can also check out their book, How to Raise a Plant and Make it Love You Back, for even more houseplant-growing inspiration.

 

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A post shared by Humans Who Grow Food (@humanswhogrowfood) on Apr 7, 2020 at 5:19am PDT

 @humanswhogrowfood

Dedicated to all those who grow food, @humanswhogrowfood tells the stories of farmers, home gardeners, communities and cultures across the globe. Follow this Instagram account for inspiring photos of people from all over the world with a shared passion for cultivating crops, feeding their families and caring for the land.

 

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A post shared by Timothy Hammond (@bigcitygardener) on Apr 20, 2019 at 12:34pm PDT

@bigcitygardener

Based in Houston, Texas, Timothy Hammond of @bigcitygardener proves that you don’t need acres and acres of land to successfully grow your own food. His fun and upbeat Instagram feed includes everything from quick tips for growing fruits and veggies to DIY projects, recipes, and helpful video tutorials from his own backyard in Houston.

See more: How to Grow Your Own Sweet Potatoes

 

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A post shared by The Happy Gardening Life™ (@thehappygardeninglife) on Apr 10, 2020 at 9:31am PDT

 @thehappygardeninglife

@thehappygardeninglife is another curated account dedicated to celebrating life in the garden. This feed features other Instagrammers’ photos from all over the world who grow everything from bonsai trees to flowers, fruits and vegetables. Follow along for shots of home gardens, seasonal crops, and even a few garden and farm animals all year round.

See more: 9 Creative Spring Gardening Projects for Kids

 

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A post shared by Kyle Hagerty (@urbanfarmstead) on Sep 16, 2019 at 5:13pm PDT

@urbanfarmstead

Kyle Hagerty gives followers a behind-the-scenes look at his urban farm in Sacramento from his Instagram feed at @urbanfarmstead. And if the stunning garden photography isn’t enough to capture your attention, his Instagram stories also offer tons of useful tips for a variety of produce.

 

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A post shared by Niki Irving (@flourishflowerfarm) on Mar 5, 2020 at 8:41am PST

 @flourishflowerfarm

@flourisflowerfarm is a boutique flower farm, shop and floral design studio based in Asheville, North Carolina. Owned by flower farmer and florist Niki Irving, this account shares the beauty of her farm with fellow flower lovers. Follow along for shots of the gorgeous blooms daily.

Do you have a favorite gardening Instagram account? Let us know in the comments!