Spring has sprung! During a season that celebrates new life, and the bloom of flowers and trees, we’re also happy to share a “holiday” that celebrates gardening au naturel. World Naked Gardening Day encourages people to really get back to nature.
Held annually on the first Saturday in May (this year: May 3, 2025), this tongue-in-cheek (no pun intended) day suggests that people around the globe can connect with nature on a deeper level—by ditching their clothes while tending to their gardens.
To mark the occasion, LawnStarter ranked 2025’s Best Cities for Naked Gardening, digging into everything from nudist-friendly laws to weather forecasts.
Top 5 Cities for Naked Gardening
- Miami, FL
- Seattle, WA
- Austin, TX
- Atlanta, GA
- Asheville, NC
These cities let you weed in the buff without legal worry, with public nudity laws that support body positivity and a little fresh air freedom.
But not everyone’s ready to bare it all. Cooler climates like Racine, WI, and Anchorage, AK, might require a few extra layers—or at least a brave spirit.
Ready to Try It?
From the press release and pitch we received, we learned that naked gardening is less about shocking the neighbors and more about simplicity, self-acceptance, and embracing the outdoors. If you’re naked gardening curious–and who isn’t?!–start small: water a plant or do a little weeding—clothes optional.
Or, simply enjoy the fact that such holidays exist to make us smile, and remind us of the simple pleasures in life.
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