Are you a self-identifying plant killer, blessed with green thumbs, or  just starting to find your feet in the world of gardening? 

Regardless of where you’re at on your gardening journey, these five Instagram accounts are sure to inspire you to get your hands dirty.  

@stodelsnursery 

Providing Capetonians with a wide variety of plants for more than 60 years, Stodels is a household name among many gardeners down south. The Stodels Instagram account offers a multitude of tips, tricks, and advice for budding gardeners, from how to grow your own veggies from seeds and ideas for starting a vertical garden to how to care for succulents and everything all you need to know about fertiliser.  

Foodies will also enjoy the easy-to-follow recipe posts. Make sure to sign up for the Stodels Gardening Club, which gives you access to exclusive perks, such as a free gift with every purchase each month, discounts on plants and plant accessories, and a gift voucher on your birthday. 

Check them out: https://www.stodels.com/
Find your nearest store here. 

@plantify  

Cape Town urban nursery Plantify has become the go-to plant shop for trendy houseplants, from the coveted fiddle-leaf fig, delicious monster and Chinese money plant to exotic philodendrons and extremely rare variegated plants. In addition to the wide variety of foliage, Plantify also sells beautiful ceramic, terracotta and glass planters, as well as highly Instagrammable accessories such as terrariums and macrame hangers. 

Refer to Plantify’s website for a very useful A–Z glossary of houseplants with corresponding care instructions. Although the nursery is in the Western Cape, it ships nationwide.  

Check them out: https://plantify.co.za/
Find your nearest store here.  

@bigcitygardener 

This account is a must for gardening newbies who have been thinking about starting their own veggie garden. The Big City Gardener in question is Texas gardener Timothy Hammond, who is on a mission to show people how easy it is to grow their own food, regardless of the size of their garden.  

On Timothy’s Instagram page you’ll find step-by-step guides to growing everything from mielies to tomatoes and how to deal with pests such as caterpillars. He’s also passionate about minimising food waste and encourages people to find creative ways of using vegetable scraps. His podcast Just Grow It is also a great resource for those wanting more in-depth gardening advice and discussions. 

Check them out: https://bigcitygardener.com/ 

@humanswhogrowfood 

Inspired by @humansofnewyork, Brandon Stanton’s famous account that documents the personal stories of strangers in New York City, this gardening-focused Instagram account will hopefully make you feel a bit better about the state of the world.  

@humanswhogrowfood shares inspiring stories of gardening amateurs and experts from all around the world who have successfully grown food without using pesticides and synthetic fertilisers. Both small-scale gardeners and farmers offer advice on how to make our own compost, save seeds and have a positive impact on our communities with what we grow.  

Check them out: https://www.humanswhogrowfood.com/ 

@blackgirlswithgardens 

Coming from a multigenerational family of gardeners, American gardener Jasmine Jefferson was inspired to start this cool collective, dedicated to providing answers, tips, and inspiration to women of colour interested in gardening.  

Whether gardening is a form of self care, a hobby, or a career for you, the BGWG team promises to make gardening easy and fun. Make sure to check out their website and like their gardening Facebook page to become part of a global gardening community. You can also subscribe to their bi-weekly ‘plant notes’ newsletter to get gardening advice straight in your inbox. 

Check them out: https://blackgirlswithgardens.com/