Marcus Bridgewater
🌱 Lessons from the garden, wisdom for life 🎥 More content @gardenmarcuskids 🍃 3x author @harperonebooks @penguinkids ✉️
461.9K
Followers
1.1K
Following
1.0K
Posts
3.15%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
Marcus Bridgewater (@garden_marcus) has 461,861 Instagram followers as of October 16, 2026 and 1,021 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on May 26, 2026, a post got 12.5K likes and 186 comments on average (median 1.7K likes), an engagement rate of 3.15% of followers, an average its biggest posts pull up (the median post reached 0.42%). Over the 143 days we have tracked it, the account gained 61,144 followers (+15.3%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @garden_marcus's recent posts, collected by IGDataHub. Follower history comes from our own repeated readings of the profile. How we calculate these numbers.
Account Info
| Account Size | Macro |
| Followers | 461,861 |
| Following | 1,087 |
| Posts | 1,021 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Category | Education |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 12,544 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 186 |
| Videos | 10 |
| Photos & carousels | 2 |
| Engagement Rate | 3.15% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @garden_marcus's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
+61.1K
Net Change
+15.3%
% Change
+428
Avg / Day
143
Days Tracked
74
Data Points
Tracked between May 26, 2026 (400,717 followers) and Oct 16, 2026 (461,861 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 461,861 | +2,126 | |
| 459,735 | +8,410 | |
| 451,325 | +11,154 | |
| 440,171 | +34,887 | |
| 405,284 | +4,567 | |
| 400,717 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
12.5K
Avg Likes/Post
186
Avg Comments/Post
150.5K
Total Likes
2.2K
Total Comments
Engagement Rate
Compared with the 596 Macro-tier reports with an engagement rate (median 1.36%, middle half 0.51% to 3.51%)
3.15%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
An average its biggest posts pull up: the median post reached 0.42%.
Video vs Photo Engagement
14.7K
Avg Likes on Videos (10)
1.7K
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (2)
Only 2 of the 12 posts we analysed are photos or carousels: too few to say which format does better.
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @garden_marcus's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 1,712 likes and comments; 4 of the 12 reached twice that (3,424 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @garden_marcus's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
119,765 likes · 977 comments
9.4× @garden_marcus's average post · 70.5× the median post.
"I created a nature based-learning program for my 2yo, and it’s available to watch on my new YT @gardenmarcuskids 🐝 This is from our 20-min episode LEARN KINDNESS! Comment BLOOM and I’ll send you a link to it 😊🌻"
210 characters
Video
Format
Sunday
Day Posted
19:00 UTC
Hour Posted
568.4K
Views
Content Analysis
Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts
Top Keywords
Words used at least twice in the captions we analysed, with how often.
Caption Analysis
| Avg Caption Length | 127 chars |
| Posting Frequency | not shown |
Content Mix
10
Videos / Reels
2
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @garden_marcus
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I created a nature based-learning program for my 2yo, and it’s available to wat…
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119.8K | 977 | 568.4K | view |
| 2 |
The story of my bird experience in June 🕊️ some people thought I trained the bi…
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13.5K | 1.0K | 49.6K | view |
| 3 |
What do we need to plant a plant? 🪴 comment VOCABULARY for a link to the 23-min…
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4.2K | 22 | 27.5K | view |
| 4 |
When I stopped by to sign copies of SEE MARCUS GROW on my way out of Austin, I …
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3.4K | 61 | — | view |
| 5 |
Together, they make five tomatoes! 🍅 Comment NUMBERS for a link to the full 25-…
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2.7K | 31 | 13.6K | view |
| 6 |
What happens if we take one watering can away? 🌱 Comment NUMBERS for a link to …
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2.0K | 23 | 9.9K | view |
| 7 |
Let’s hop like a rabbit! 🐇 comment NUMBERS for a link to the full 25-min episod…
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1.3K | 36 | 10.4K | view |
| 8 |
Plants have been by best teachers along my gardening journey 🌱what about you?
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1.1K | 15 | 5.1K | view |
| 9 |
Do you like elderflowers? 🌼 The elder is a beloved figure in our garden 🌲
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1.1K | 23 | 9.5K | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @garden_marcus posts on Instagram
Thursday
Peak posting days
21:00, 22:00 UTC
Peak posting hours
Posts per week, the average gap, active days and the consistency score are not shown for this account. The posts we analysed include pinned posts, which Instagram keeps at the top of a profile however old they are, so counting them stretches the date range and understates how often the account posts. Peak days and hours count the same posts.
Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)
How often @garden_marcus 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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Engagement by Day of the Week
@garden_marcus's recent posts grouped by the day they went out. Most days here have one or two posts, so one strong post can set a day's average. Read it as a record of these posts, not as the best day to post.
| Day | Posts | Avg Engagement | Total Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 2 | 2,083 | 4,166 |
| Tuesday | 1 | 1,137 | 1,137 |
| Wednesday | 2 | 886 | 1,772 |
| Thursday | 3 | 6,252 | 18,755 |
| Friday | 2 | 1,712 | 3,425 |
| Saturday | 1 | 2,762 | 2,762 |
| Sunday | 1 | 120,742 | 120,742 |
Caption Length & Performance
How @garden_marcus's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
127
Avg Caption Chars
115
Median Chars
355
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Short (<40 chars) | 1 | 641 |
| Medium (40-100) | 5 | 1.5K |
| Long (100+) | 6 | 24.1K |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 461.9K followers (Macro)
$3,695 to $6,928
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @garden_marcus
How many followers does @garden_marcus have on Instagram?
@garden_marcus has 461,861 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Macro-tier group (100K to 1M followers).
What is @garden_marcus's Instagram engagement rate?
@garden_marcus has an engagement rate of 3.15% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 12.5K likes per post. That average is pulled up by its biggest posts: the median post reached 0.42%.
How much does @garden_marcus earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @garden_marcus's sponsorship value at $3,695 to $6,928 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @garden_marcus published on Instagram?
@garden_marcus has published 1,021 posts on Instagram.
What is @garden_marcus's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 119,765 likes and 977 comments.
How often does @garden_marcus post on Instagram?
We don't show a weekly rate for @garden_marcus: the posts we analysed include pinned posts, which Instagram keeps at the top of a profile however old they are, so a rate from them would understate how often the account posts. Peak posting days are Thursday.
How does @garden_marcus compare to other Instagram creators?
@garden_marcus sits in the Macro-tier group alongside accounts like @dt_0902, @kallaway, @zeeshanali.pk.
Is @garden_marcus verified on Instagram?
Yes, @garden_marcus is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @garden_marcus's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 16, 2026 | Posts analysed May 26, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @garden_marcus Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 16 October 2026, posts analysed 26 May 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/garden_marcus-instagram-profile-stats/