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@epicgardening

🌱 We exist to help you grow. 🌻 Our seeds: @botanical_interests

1.9M

Followers

1.6K

Following

2.1K

Posts

2.68%

Engagement Rate

↑ +11.1% over 70d Mega tier Updated Jun 19, 2026

Account Overview

Profile summary and post performance

This creator ranks 640 out of 1,606 tracked accounts and holds a follower count that is 2.5 times the median size. This verified profile operates as a Mega tier account with over two thousand total posts. The engagement rate of 2.68% exceeds the 0.93% median for this group. The following report explores detailed audience interactions and content performance across their feed.

Account Info

Account Size Mega
Followers 1,857,099
Following 1,609
Posts 2,139
Verified Yes
Business Account Yes

Post Performance

Posts Analyzed 12
Avg Likes per Post 48,559
Avg Comments per Post 1,151
Videos 11
Photos 1
Engagement Rate 2.68%

Follower Growth Over Time

How @epicgardening's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.

+200.0K

Net Change

+11.1%

% Change

+2.9K

Avg / Day

70

Days Tracked

16

Data Points

Tracked between May 7, 2026 (1,800,000 followers) and Jul 17, 2026 (2,000,000 followers).

The account grew from 1.8M to 1.9M followers over 51 days. The trend is upward with a gain of 57.1K followers.

What the trajectory means

The account gained 57.1K followers during the tracked period. This upward trajectory makes @epicgardening an account worth getting in early on as it builds momentum. A steady pace of 1.1K new followers per day allows for consistent planning within your campaign brief.

Engagement Analysis

Based on 12 recent posts

Platform Context

@epicgardening ranks 193 out of 778 for engagement rate because its 2.68% performance sits well above the 0.93% median. This high positioning means the account generates more interaction per follower than most tracked creators. The community responds with much higher frequency compared to average accounts in this dataset.

The engagement rate of 2.68% outperforms the median of 0.93%, placing the account in the top 25 percent of its peer group. This performance confirms that the followers interact with content more than the average user. Video content earns a much higher reward from this audience, pulling in over double the likes compared to static photos. While total like counts remain high across all formats, the preference for video indicates a desire for movement and demonstration. The reliability of reach remains concentrated rather than consistent. Only 8.3% of recent posts doubled the account average while another 8.3% reached five times that mark. This suggests that while peaks occur regularly, the majority of content maintains a stable baseline of interest. Most followers choose to engage with the visual flow rather than initiating deep dialogue in the comments. This is a tap-and-scroll audience.

48.6K

Avg Likes/Post

1.2K

Avg Comments/Post

582.7K

Total Likes

13.8K

Total Comments

Engagement Rate

Compared to Mega tier benchmarks

Above Average for Mega

2.68%

(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post

Video vs Photo Engagement

50.9K

Avg Likes on Videos (11)

22.5K

Avg Likes on Photos (1)

Per-Post Engagement Trend

Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @epicgardening's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.

Each data point is one post. Spikes indicate viral hits; flat stretches indicate steady content with consistent reach.

Best-Performing Post, Decomposed

What @epicgardening's single biggest post had going for it — the patterns worth replicating.

Top post by @epicgardening

460,659 likes · 11,376 comments

9.5× @epicgardening's average post · 47.3× the median post.

"Comment HOMESTEAD and I’ll send you the link to grab a copy of Epic Homesteading with a FREE pack of @botanical_interests seeds, and a FREE supplemental guidebook. When I first saw this little 1,000sqft house in suburban San Diego, I KNEW I had to build a homestead here. It was "

1769 characters

Video

Format

Thursday

Day Posted

17:00 UTC

Hour Posted

4.6M

Views

Content Analysis

Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts

The standout post outperformed the median content by a factor of 47.3 to generate high engagement. This specific piece achieved a healthy balance between likes and comments. To replicate this success, use long captions of over 100 characters to maximize reach. Short captions under 40 characters perform poorly and suggest that brief copy fails to build connection with the audience. The account maintains a steady presence by posting about 0.1 times per week. This low frequency indicates a strategy built on high quality over high volume. One post achieved over 460,000 likes when it utilized a specific call to action for a homesteading guide. @epicgardening has 1.9M followers.

Top Keywords

plant (31) growing (17) energy (12) harvest (12) plants (11) because (10) fruit (10) water (9) soil (9) those (9) grow (8) growth (8) leaves (8) even (8) which (8) once (8) where (7) time (7) full (7) root (7) while (7) underground (7) moringa (7) flowers (7) squash (7) roots (7) garlic (7) epic (6) first (6) little (6)

Caption Analysis

Avg Caption Length 1239 chars
Posting Frequency 0.1 posts/week

Content Mix

11

Videos / Reels

1

Photos

Top Performing Posts

Post thumbnail

Comment HOMESTEAD and I’ll send you the link to grab a copy of Epic Homesteading with a FREE pack of @botanical_interes…

460.7K likes 11.4K comments 4.6M views Video
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KITCHEN SCRAPS GARDENING - We tested the internet’s favorite kitchen scrap gardening hacks… and some of them are way mo…

30.2K likes 87 comments 295.1K views Video
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Post thumbnail

If you know, you know…

22.5K likes 1.4K comments
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GROWING MORINGA - Most people see moringa as just another tree. But our epic friend @urbangardeningwithgray shared some…

17.1K likes 388 comments 126.9K views Video
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HERB HARVEST TIPS - Most people think harvesting herbs is just about grabbing what you need, but the way you cut them a…

15.5K likes 91 comments 211.0K views Video
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Comment "strawbs" to learn how to grow this epic fruit! GROWING JUICY STRAWBERRIES - Everyone wants the sweetest straw…

9.8K likes 150 comments 162.0K views Video
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GROWING LEMONGRASS... WITH A MACHETE - Most plants would collapse after getting hacked apart, but lemongrass actually t…

6.9K likes 83 comments 124.0K views Video
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GARLIC HARVEST - There’s a small window where garlic tells you it’s finally ready to come out of the ground. After abou…

5.7K likes 52 comments 104.4K views Video
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SQUASH GROWING HACKS - Squash, zucchini, and pumpkins all grow like they are on a mission once summer hits, but the sec…

4.2K likes 84 comments 85.2K views Video
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Top Posts

Highest-liked recent posts from @epicgardening

# Caption Likes Comments Link
1
Comment HOMESTEAD and I’ll send you the link to grab a copy of Epic Homesteadin…
460.7K 11.4K view
2
KITCHEN SCRAPS GARDENING - We tested the internet’s favorite kitchen scrap gard…
30.2K 87 view
3
If you know, you know…
22.5K 1.4K view
4
GROWING MORINGA - Most people see moringa as just another tree. But our epic fr…
17.1K 388 view
5
HERB HARVEST TIPS - Most people think harvesting herbs is just about grabbing w…
15.5K 91 view
6
Comment "strawbs" to learn how to grow this epic fruit! GROWING JUICY STRAWBER…
9.8K 150 view
7
GROWING LEMONGRASS... WITH A MACHETE - Most plants would collapse after getting…
6.9K 83 view
8
GARLIC HARVEST - There’s a small window where garlic tells you it’s finally rea…
5.7K 52 view
9
SQUASH GROWING HACKS - Squash, zucchini, and pumpkins all grow like they are on…
4.2K 84 view

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

When @epicgardening posts on Instagram

The account follows a sparse high-effort pace because it posts less than once a week. This volume falls well below the median of 1.1 posts per week and places them at rank 640 out of 1606 for frequency. A consistency score of zero indicates an erratic schedule with no reliable rhythm. The gap between uploads is unpredictable, making it difficult to forecast when new content will appear. Fresh content lands most often on Friday and Monday at 16:00 UTC. Marketers should treat these as specific windows for new posts rather than peak engagement times. Because the posting cadence is so infrequent and irregular, planning a multi-day campaign around consistent daily exposure is not feasible. You must coordinate with the creator directly to align your tie-in with their specific manual upload schedule. Do not expect a steady stream of content to support an ongoing narrative.

0.1

Posts / week

1924.3h

Avg gap between posts

Friday, Monday, Thursday

Peak posting days

16:00, 15:00, 17:00 UTC

Peak posting hours

Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)

Night (10pm-5am) Morning Afternoon Evening Peak hour

How often @epicgardening publishes at each hour of the day, across 12 timestamped posts. Bar height = number of posts. Hover any bar for the exact count.

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Reading this chart: Taller bars are hours when @epicgardening publishes more often. Their busiest hours are 16:00, 15:00, 17:00 UTC — highlighted with bold pink bars. Times are in UTC; subtract 5h for US Eastern, 8h for US Pacific, or add 1h for UK BST. Empty hours don't necessarily mean a bad time to post; they're simply hours @epicgardening hasn't been active in our tracked sample.

This account posts most often on Friday and Monday at 16:00 UTC. The posting frequency is low at 0.1 times per week.

Most Common Words

Frequent caption words across @epicgardening's recent posts (excludes stopwords)

plant (31) growing (17) energy (12) harvest (12) plants (11) because (10) fruit (10) water (9) soil (9) those (9) grow (8) growth (8) leaves (8) even (8) which (8) once (8) where (7) time (7) full (7) root (7) while (7) underground (7) moringa (7) flowers (7) squash (7) roots (7) garlic (7) epic (6) first (6) little (6)

Best Day of the Week to Post

@epicgardening's engagement broken down by day of the week

Day Posts Avg Engagement Total Engagement
Monday 3 14,401 43,203
Wednesday 2 9,825 19,650
Thursday 2 237,572 475,143
Friday 5 11,706 58,532

Posting Consistency & Streaks

How steadily @epicgardening maintains output

1

Longest streak (days)

0/100

Consistency score

Inverse of posting-gap variance

1.2%

Active days

Posted at least once

1924.3h

Avg gap

Between posts

Caption Length & Performance

How @epicgardening's caption length correlates with engagement

100.0%

Posts with Caption

1239

Avg Caption Chars

1344

Median Chars

1769

Longest Caption

Caption Length Posts Avg Engagement
Short (<40 chars) 1 23.9K
Long (100+) 11 52.1K

The audience rewards longer captions of over 100 characters with an average of 52.1K engagement. Short captions under 40 characters receive the lowest engagement at 23.9K.

Who This Audience Is

What @epicgardening's reach and engagement mean for a brand.

The follower count sits at 1.9 million, which places this creator well above the typical tracked profile. The size is a 2.5x multiple of the median, indicating a reach that exceeds standard micro-influencer scales. Verified status confirms established authority despite the lack of a specific category tag. Engagement rates are nearly triple the median average. This higher interaction rate means a brand message will land harder than it would on most accounts in this size bracket. The gap between follower count and engagement suggests high active participation relative to total reach. High performance metrics across these two data points indicate an audience that interacts with content more frequently than the baseline. This profile fits the gardening category.

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Estimated Earnings

Revenue estimates based on follower count and engagement

@epicgardening generates revenue primarily through brand partnerships and sponsored posts. A single post is modeled at $9.3K to $22.3K based on their 1.9M followers. Their ranking of 640 places them well above the median, allowing for a premium price over standard market rates. This rank justifies a higher entry point for advertisers seeking top tier reach. The engagement rate of 2.68% sits nearly triple the 0.93% median. This high interaction level validates the upper end of the quoted range as a fair price for the audience attention received. These are modelled estimates from public metrics, not disclosed earnings.

Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)

Based on 1.9M followers (Mega)

$9,285 – $22,285

Industry rate for mega Instagram creators

Disclaimer: These are rough estimates based on publicly available industry benchmarks. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, brand deals, and individual negotiation. Instagram sponsored post rates fluctuate and are not guaranteed.

Key Insights & Takeaways

Key Takeaways

Reach. Ranking in the middle of the pack, the account still maintains a following 2.5 times larger than the median. Engagement. The 2.68% rate is nearly triple the median, indicating a highly active audience. Hit-rate. Under 10% of posts reach double the average engagement, suggesting content performance remains consistent rather than prone to spikes. Trajectory. Steady growth over the tracked period shows the account is building its following consistently.

Strengths

  • + Verified account with 1.9M followers
  • + 2.68% engagement rate beats the 0.93% tracked median
  • + Above the 10K threshold where sponsorship deals become viable

Opportunities

  • ~ Only 8.3% of recent posts clear 2x the account average, a low hit-rate
  • ~ Sparse cadence of about 0.1 posts a week limits fresh reach

Summary

This analysis of @epicgardening reveals a mega Instagram presence with 1,857,099 followers. The account demonstrates an engagement rate of 2.68%, averaging 48.6K likes per post across 12 analyzed posts. The account holds verified status.

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Frequently Asked Questions About @epicgardening

How many followers does @epicgardening have on Instagram?

@epicgardening has 1,857,099 followers on Instagram, placing them in the mega creator tier.

What is @epicgardening's Instagram engagement rate?

@epicgardening has an engagement rate of 2.68% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 48.6K likes per post.

How much does @epicgardening earn on Instagram?

Based on industry benchmarks, @epicgardening's estimated sponsorship value is $9,285 - $22,285 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.

How many posts has @epicgardening published on Instagram?

@epicgardening has published 2,139 posts on Instagram.

What is @epicgardening's most-liked recent post?

Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 460,659 likes and 11,376 comments.

How often does @epicgardening post on Instagram?

@epicgardening posts approximately 0.1 times per week, with an average gap of 1924.3 hours between posts. Peak posting days are Friday, Monday, Thursday.

How does @epicgardening compare to other Instagram creators?

@epicgardening sits in the Mega creator tier alongside accounts like @thanapob_lee, @dpanabaker, @jeanpaulo_campos.

Is @epicgardening verified on Instagram?

Yes, @epicgardening is a verified Instagram account.

About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @epicgardening's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.

Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Analysis date: Jun 19, 2026