Simon Akeroyd

Instagram Star

Birthplace England

#136,063 Most Popular

About

Gardener known for his simonakeroydgardenwriter Instagram account, which has garnered 800,000 followers. On his Instagram, he has primarily posted tutorials on various gardening topics. Some of these topics have included growing a supermarket strawberry, growing watercress in a wine glass, and making free coffee. 

Before Fame

He began posting to his Instagram in January of 2022. His first post is a picture of sparkling rose petal wine in riddling racks. 

Trivia

He is a former head gardener of the National Trust and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). He has written numerous gardening books including RHS How to Grow Plants for Free and RHS 50 Ways to Outsmart a Squirrel & Other Garden Pests. 

Family Life

He was born in England. He has been a dog dad. 

Associated With

In October 2024, he posted an Instagram video in which he teaches how to make free compost, and the video features the song "Changes" by David Bowie