{"id":32899,"date":"2025-04-17T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=32899"},"modified":"2025-04-23T16:34:39","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T19:34:39","slug":"best-cities-world-naked-gardening-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/studies\/best-cities-world-naked-gardening-day\/","title":{"rendered":"2025\u2019s Best Cities for Naked Gardening"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Spring is in the air, and so are a few bare cheeks.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Ahead of World Naked Gardening Day on May 3, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/\">LawnStarter<\/a> dug into the data to uncover 2025\u2019s Best Cities for Naked Gardening. These cities let you weed in the buff without getting tangled up in legal trouble.<\/p>    <p>To find the best places to let it all hang out among the hedges, we analyzed the 500 biggest U.S. cities using 11 revealing metrics, including nudist populations, public nudity laws, Google search interest, and even the forecast for World Naked Gardening Day.<\/p>    <p>After all, no one wants to garden au naturel in a downpour.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>How did we strip down the data? Check out our full <a href=\"#methodology\">methodology<\/a>.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents<\/h2>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"#top-5\">Top 5 Cities for Naked Gardening<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#rankings\">From Bold to Bashful: City Rankings<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#key-insights\">The Bare Facts: Study Insights<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#ask-the-experts\">Ask the Experts<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#final-thoughts\">A Final Word on WNGD<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#methodology\">Methodology<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top-5\">Top 5 Cities for Naked Gardening&nbsp;<\/h2>    <p>Ready to bare it all in the garden? Scroll through the slideshow below for a closer look at the top 5 cities where the sun shines, the soil\u2019s rich, and some gardeners go green (and garment-free).&nbsp;<\/p>   <div style=\"min-height: 535px;; \" class=\"ub_image_slider swiper-container wp-block-ub-image-slider\" id=\"ub_image_slider_6a09cc56-05ca-40a5-8058-d80c75304209\" data-swiper-data='{\"speed\":300,\"spaceBetween\":20,\"slidesPerView\":1,\"loop\":true,\"pagination\":{\"el\": \".swiper-pagination\" , \"type\": \"bullets\", \"clickable\":true},\"navigation\": {\"nextEl\": \".swiper-button-next\", \"prevEl\": \".swiper-button-prev\"}, \"keyboard\": { \"enabled\": true }, \"effect\": \"slide\",\"simulateTouch\":false}'>             <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Miami-LS.jpg\" alt=\"Skyscrapers stand tall in contrast against the blue sky and ocean in Miami.\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 1: <\/strong>Miami, FL | <strong>Overall Score: <\/strong>71.04<br><br><strong>Nude Gardener-Friendliness Rank: <\/strong>1<br><strong>Weather Forecast Rank: <\/strong>292<br><br>Miami tops the list for nude gardening thanks to legal protections and ideal temps, but its weather rank dipped due to expected rain and higher wind speeds on May 3, 2025.\u00a0<br><br><strong>Local tips: <\/strong>Celebrate WNGD with like-minded gardeners at <a href=\"https:\/\/sunsportgardens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sunsport Gardens<\/a> Family Naturist Resort in Loxahatchee. Or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitflorida.com\/travel-ideas\/articles\/florida-beaches-haulover-beach-miami\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Haulover Beach<\/a> and check out the park\u2019s flora. If you\u2019re comfortable baring it all, you might want to book a cruise next year on the <a href=\"https:\/\/cruisebare.com\/cruises\/big-nude-boat-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Big Nude Boat<\/a>.\u00a0<br><br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/tall-buildings-in-the-city-4118101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tory Brown<\/a> | Pexels | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/license\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Seattle-Washington-1.png\" alt=\"View of the Seattle Space Needle from a park\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 2: <\/strong>Seattle, WA | <strong>Overall Score: <\/strong>66.49<br><br><strong>Nude Gardener-Friendliness Rank: <\/strong>3<br><strong>Weather Forecast Rank: <\/strong>50<br><br><strong>Local tips: <\/strong>World Naked Gardening Day started here in 2005, thanks to a Bellevue College professor with a green thumb and a bold streak. Read Founder Mark Storey\u2019s comments in our Ask the Experts section below. Celebrate the movement&#8217;s roots at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tigermtnudists.com\/\">Tiger Mountain Family Nudist Park<\/a> or plan for Nudestock this summer.<br><br>Bonus: The <a href=\"https:\/\/solsticecyclist.org\/\">Fremont Solstice Parade<\/a> in June is your chance to bike in full floral attire, with body paint encouraged.\u00a0<br><br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/the-famous-space-needle-under-blue-sky-in-seattle-washington-united-states-4424285\/\">Lin Zhu<\/a> | Pexels | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/license\/\">License<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Austin.jpg\" alt=\"A shot of the Austin, Texas, skyline and the Colorado River at twilight\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 3: <\/strong>Austin, TX | <strong>Overall Score: <\/strong>64.97<br><br><strong>Nude Gardener-Friendliness Rank: <\/strong>2<br><strong>Weather Forecast Rank: <\/strong>264<br><br>Austin ranks high for legal freedom to garden in the buff, but blustery winds forecasted on May 3 knocked down its weather score.\u00a0<br><br><strong>Local tips: <\/strong>Austinites go to <a href=\"https:\/\/parks.traviscountytx.gov\/parks\/hippie-hollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hippie Hollow<\/a> for nude sunbathing, but naked botanists could look for the park\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/parks.traviscountytx.gov\/files\/docs\/plant_hippholl.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rare plants<\/a> on WNGD.<br><br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/HCcmfL-l08I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carlos Alfonso<\/a> | Unsplash | <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/license\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Atlanta-Skyline.jpg\" alt=\"Skyline Image of Atlanta City\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 4: <\/strong>Atlanta, GA | <strong>Overall Score: <\/strong>57.52<br><br><strong>Nude Gardener-Friendliness Rank: <\/strong>4<br><strong>Weather Forecast Rank: <\/strong>8<br><br><strong>Local tips: <\/strong>Join fellow naturists at <a href=\"https:\/\/serendipity-park.com\/\">Serendipity Park<\/a>, a family-friendly resort tucked into the North Georgia mountains. Prefer to stay local? Stroll through the <a href=\"https:\/\/atlantabg.org\/\">Atlanta Botanical Garden<\/a> (fully clothed, of course) for some green inspiration before your backyard bare-it-all celebration..<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/130478877@N02\/16896670191\/\">Jody Claborn<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/creativecommons\/\">License<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Biltmore_Estates_-_Tulip_Garden_-_panoramio-1-2.jpg\" alt=\"Biltmore Estates - Tulip Garden\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 5: <\/strong>Asheville, NC | <strong>Overall Score: <\/strong>56.74<br><br><strong>Nude Gardener-Friendliness Rank: <\/strong>6<br><strong>Weather Forecast Rank: <\/strong>7<br><br><strong>Local tips: <\/strong>Get your hands dirty and your clothes off with fellow naturists at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bar-s-ranch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bar S Ranch<\/a> in Reidsville or head to the coast for some bare-it-all R&amp;R at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpnresort.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Whispering Pines<\/a> Nudist Resort in Ocean Isle Beach.\u00a0<br><br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Biltmore_Estates_-_Tulip_Garden_-_panoramio.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Will Thomas<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\">License<\/a>\u00a0<\/figcaption>             <\/figure><\/div>             <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>             <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div> <div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>         <\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rankings\">From Bold to Bashful: City Rankings<\/h2>    <p>See how your city stacks up in the nude gardening lineup:<\/p>   <div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"26d0c888-13e8-43f7-9b0d-3611be3d8cbe\" data-type=\"interactive\"><\/div><script>!function(e,t,s,i){var n=\"InfogramEmbeds\",o=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\"),d=o[0],r=\/^http:\/.test(e.location)?\"http:\":\"https:\";if(\/^\\\/{2}\/.test(i)&&(i=r+i),window[n]&&window[n].initialized)window[n].process&&window[n].process();else if(!e.getElementById(s)){var a=e.createElement(\"script\");a.async=1,a.id=s,a.src=i,d.parentNode.insertBefore(a,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\",\"\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script>   <div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"fbe931bc-8886-424c-a197-f44702dd5021\" data-type=\"interactive\"><\/div><script>!function(e,t,s,i){var n=\"InfogramEmbeds\",o=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\"),d=o[0],r=\/^http:\/.test(e.location)?\"http:\":\"https:\";if(\/^\\\/{2}\/.test(i)&&(i=r+i),window[n]&&window[n].initialized)window[n].process&&window[n].process();else if(!e.getElementById(s)){var a=e.createElement(\"script\");a.async=1,a.id=s,a.src=i,d.parentNode.insertBefore(a,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\",\"\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-insights\">The Bare Facts: Study Insights<\/h2>    <p><strong>Miami <\/strong>(No. 1), <strong>Seattle <\/strong>(No. 2), and <strong>Austin <\/strong>(No. 3) don\u2019t beat around the bush. <strong>Public nudity<\/strong> is legal, letting gardeners go full bloom without worry. <strong>Topless and thriving? <\/strong>That\u2019s <strong>Austin<\/strong>, <strong>Atlanta<\/strong> (No. 4), and <strong>Asheville, North Carolina <\/strong>(No. 5).<\/p>    <p>Brrr, <strong>Racine, Wisconsin <\/strong>(No. 438), <strong>Anchorage, Alaska <\/strong>(No. 479), and <strong>Kenosha, Wisconsin <\/strong>(No. 427), are forecasted to have the<strong> chilliest <\/strong>Naked Gardening Day, with temperatures hovering around<strong> 51 to 53 degrees Fahrenheit<\/strong>. Gardeners here might want to grab a leaf (or two) for warmth.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>Des Moines, Iowa<\/strong> (No. 440), will be cloudy with a chance of cover-ups, landing last in the Weather category. The city\u2019s <strong>cool temperatures<\/strong>, <strong>high forecasted wind<\/strong> (13 mph), and <strong>77%<\/strong> <strong>chance of rain<\/strong> on May 3 are not ideal conditions for going bare among the begonias.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Naked gardening isn\u2019t exactly trending in places like <strong>Boulder, Colorado <\/strong>(No. 423), <strong>Auburn, Alabama <\/strong>(No. 110), and <strong>Flagstaff, Arizona <\/strong>(No. 388). They were among dozens of cities with <strong>low Google search interest<\/strong> in both naked gardening and public nudity. Not everyone\u2019s itching to ditch their overalls.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ask-the-experts\">Ask the Experts<\/h2>   <div id=\"experts-block\" class=\"experts\">     <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-black mb-3\">     <\/h2>    <p>Public nudity can be a touchy subject. We reached out to a panel of fully clothed experts to offer their tips for safely gardening in the buff.<\/p> <ol> <li>Why is nudity still widely taboo in the U.S., especially in public or semi-public spaces, compared to more socially accepting countries like Europe?<\/li> <li>Can nude gardening or pubic nudity play a role in advancing body positivity or wellness?<\/li> <li>What traits do cities that allow public nudity tend to share?<\/li> <li>What are the potential benefits and risks of gardening in the nude \u2014 physically, mentally, or socially?<\/li> <li>If someone is trying nude gardening for the first time, what practical or safety tips should they keep in mind?<\/li> <\/ol>    <div id=\"experts-container\" class=\"relative lg:mt-6\" x-data=\"experts()\" x-init=\"init()\">      <style>       .expert-avatars {         scrollbar-width: none;         -ms-overflow-style: none;          \/* momentum scroll on iOS *\/         -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;          \/* disbable vertical scroll for touch *\/         touch-action: pan-x; 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So even something like non-sexual nudity (think: topless sunbathing, breastfeeding, or communal saunas) can provoke discomfort or moral panic here, whereas it\u2019s just part of everyday life in many European countries.<\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There\u2019s a strong Puritan legacy in the U.S. that still echoes through our laws and social norms. We\u2019re a country founded, in part, by religious groups who viewed the body as something to be covered, controlled, and disciplined. That legacy has stuck. We often treat nudity as inherently indecent or shameful, which reinforces a kind of cultural anxiety about bodies, especially women\u2019s bodies.<\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But it\u2019s also political. Nudity challenges the idea that the body should only be seen in very controlled, commercialized, or sexualized ways, e.g., advertising or pornography. When someone is casually or unapologetically nude in a non-sexual context, it disrupts those norms. It\u2019s a kind of resistance, whether intentional or not.<\/span><\/p> <p><b> Can nude gardening or pubic nudity play a role in advancing body positivity or wellness?<\/b><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, actually. We often think of nudity as sexual, but in contexts like this, it\u2019s really about reclaiming the body as something natural and worthy of acceptance just as it is. No filters, no angles, no posing for optimal angles.<\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When people engage in activities like nude gardening, what they\u2019re often doing, whether consciously or not, is challenging the idea that bodies have to look a certain way to be seen. It\u2019s about getting comfortable in your skin, quite literally. And there\u2019s something deeply grounding about doing something ordinary and wholesome (for example, tending a garden) without clothes. It connects people to nature, to their own physicality, and to a sense of freedom we rarely allow ourselves.<\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There\u2019s also real mental health value in this. We live in a culture saturated with edited images and impossible beauty standards. Nudity in non-sexual, everyday contexts can be a powerful antidote to that. It normalizes the reality of diverse bodies (e.g., aging bodies, disabled bodies, bodies with scars or stretch marks) and reminds us that we\u2019re not alone in our beautifully imperfect bodies. That\u2019s body positivity at its core.<\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">And when it happens in community settings (i.e., clothing-optional events or naturist spaces), it can also foster a kind of shared vulnerability and respect that\u2019s really rare. People often describe those spaces as surprisingly nonjudgmental and healing.<\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So yes, nude gardening might seem quirky at first glance, but it taps into something much deeper: a radical act of body acceptance, self-trust, and even joy.<\/span><\/p> <p><b> What traits do cities that allow public nudity tend to share?<\/b><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cities that allow public nudity usually value personal freedom, body acceptance, and self-expression. They tend to be more open to unconventional lifestyles and see nudity as natural, not automatically sexual or shameful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><b> What are the potential benefits and risks of gardening in the nude \u2014 physically, mentally, or socially?<\/b><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gardening in the nude can offer real mental and physical benefits. Physically, it connects you to nature. You&#8217;re exposed to sunlight and fresh air, and you&#8217;re having a sensory experience without barriers. Mentally, it can boost body confidence and reduce shame by normalizing your own skin. There\u2019s something freeing about doing something so ordinary without the armor of clothing that pushes back against perfectionism and body stigma.<\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Socially, though, it depends on context. If you&#8217;re on private land or in a naturist community, it can build connection and shared acceptance. But in less accepting environments, there\u2019s a risk of judgment or even legal trouble, especially where nudity is criminalized. So, the benefits are real, but knowing your audience and your legal landscape is key.<\/span><\/p> <p><b> If someone is trying nude gardening for the first time, what practical or safety tips should they keep in mind?<\/b><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you&#8217;re trying nude gardening for the first time, start somewhere private and comfortable, like maybe your private fenced backyard or a secluded area where you feel safe (and where no one will call the authorities on you). Wear sunscreen everywhere. (Seriously, everywhere. You&#8217;ll thank yourself later.) And be mindful of bugs, thorns, and sharp tools. You&#8217;re still going to want to wear gloves and shoes!<\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you&#8217;re nervous, start small, like watering or weeding, so you can ease into it. Give yourself permission to feel a little awkward at first. We&#8217;re so accustomed to covering ourselves that feeling awkward is normal. Just remember that what you&#8217;re doing isn&#8217;t about looking a certain way, but about reconnecting with your body and your environment on your terms. Just enjoy being in your body and all the wonderful things your body can do.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>             <\/div>            <\/div>          <\/div>                <div           id=\"expert-gary-mussell\"           class=\"mb-10 border border-gray-200 p-4 cursor-pointer lg:block\"           x-bind:class=\"{'lg:border-theme-green block': focusedExpert == 'gary-mussell', 'hidden': focusedExpert != 'gary-mussell'}\"           @click=\"openExpert('gary-mussell', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">            <div             x-bind:class=\"{'items-center': focusedExpert != 'gary-mussell', 'items-start': focusedExpert == 'gary-mussell'}\"             class=\"item mb-4 hidden lg:flex\"             @click=\"openExpert('gary-mussell', 'expert')\">              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Gary-Mussell.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"\" class=\"m-0 mr-3 w-16 h-16 object-cover rounded-full lg:w-20 lg:h-20\">              <div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'gary-mussell'}\"                 class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Gary Mussell <\/div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'gary-mussell'}\"                 class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Former President<\/div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'gary-mussell'}\"                 class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">AANR-West region<\/div>             <\/div>           <\/div>            <div             class=\"hidden lg:block\"             x-bind:class=\"{'lg:hidden': focusedExpert == 'gary-mussell'}\">             <button class=\"flex items-center text-theme-green open-details\" @click=\"openExpert('gary-mussell', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">View Answers <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 20.243 13.501\" class=\"w-4 ml-2\">                 <path data-name=\"Icon ionic-ios-arrow-round-forward\" d=\"M12.909.258a.919.919 0 00-.007 1.294l4.275 4.282H.907a.914.914 0 000 1.828H17.17l-4.275 4.286a.925.925 0 00.007 1.294.91.91 0 001.287-.007l5.794-5.836a1.026 1.026 0 00.19-.288.872.872 0 00.07-.352.916.916 0 00-.26-.64L14.189.283a.9.9 0 00-1.28-.025z\" fill=\"#48a27a\" \/>               <\/svg><\/button>           <\/div>            <div             class=\"details fixed top-0 left-0 bg-white h-screen z-10 overflow-scroll w-screen lg:w-full lg:relative lg:h-auto\"             x-cloak x-show=\"focusedExpert == 'gary-mussell'\"             x-transition:enter=\"transition ease-out duration-100 transform\"             x-transition:enter-start=\"opacity-0 scale-95\"             x-transition:enter-end=\"opacity-100 scale-100\"             x-transition:leave=\"transition ease-in duration-75 transform\"             x-transition:leave-start=\"opacity-100 scale-100\"             x-transition:leave-end=\"opacity-0 scale-95\">              <div class=\"bg-theme-green p-4 mb-4 pb-20 relative text-white lg:bg-white lg:pb-0 lg:text-theme-green lg:mb-8\">               <button class=\"close-details mr-4 mt-2 absolute top-0 left-0 flex items-center ml-4 lg:mt-0 lg:ml-0\" x-on:click.stop=\"closeExpert('gary-mussell')\">                 <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 20.243 13.501\" class=\"w-6 mr-2 fill-current\">                   <path data-name=\"Icon ionic-ios-arrow-round-forward\" d=\"M7.334 13.243a.919.919 0 00.007-1.294L3.066 7.667h16.27a.914.914 0 000-1.828H3.073l4.275-4.286A.925.925 0 007.341.259a.91.91 0 00-1.287.007L.26 6.102a1.026 1.026 0 00-.19.288.872.872 0 00-.07.352.916.916 0 00.26.64l5.794 5.836a.9.9 0 001.28.025z\" \/>                 <\/svg> Close               <\/button>             <\/div>              <div class=\"item text-center px-4 w-full text-center -mt-20 relative z-20 pointer-events-none lg:hidden\">               <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Gary-Mussell.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"\" class=\"mt-0 mb-3 mx-auto w-32 h-32 object-cover rounded-full border-white border-4 shadow-xl\">               <div class=\"text-base leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Gary Mussell <\/div>               <div class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Former President<\/div>               <div class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">AANR-West region<\/div>             <\/div>              <div class=\"px-4 lg:px-0\">               <p><b>Why is nudity still widely taboo in the U.S., especially in public or semi-public spaces, compared to more socially accepting countries like Europe?<\/b><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nudity is legally taboo, but not enforced unless someone (besides the arresting officer) complains. Most people are often quietly nude in their own homes or backyards (if secluded enough), but the excuse I hear is that they don\u2019t want to offend their neighbors, not that they feel any problems with being nude otherwise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Experiencing nudity in warm sunlight triggers a sense of joy as the endorphins in the brain kick in and make one feel good all over. Talk to anyone who has tried it and felt the tickle of a slight breeze against their full skin, and they will tell you the same. A similar euphoria comes from nude swimming in the ocean. There\u2019s just nothing like it, and it makes people want to come back and do it again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nude Gardening Day is an excuse to get outside, be nude, do something nice for the planet, and feel that high from the sun\u2019s rays.<\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Interestingly, the act of being nude divides those who do it into two main groups: those who will only do it with family or close friends and those who will only do it in out-of-the-way places with strangers who do not know them at all\u2013\u2013 strange but true! I think it comes from an internal feeling of shame, but it hasn\u2019t been researched to my knowledge.<\/span><\/p> <p><b>What traits do cities that allow public nudity tend to share?<\/b><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">City laws against nudity tend to define it as lewd conduct based on local community standards. Washing one\u2019s car in the driveway while nude is forbidden, as it might titillate a neighbor looking out their window. A person on drugs rampaging down the street is a menace BECAUSE of the nudity, more than what they ingested. Shame over safety, I guess.\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Those cities where passive nudity is allowed, or at least the laws are not enforced as much, allow the World Naked Bike Ride to zoom down the street for a few hours as it is considered \u201cfree speech.\u201d New York allows topless women in its parks if no one complains (there\u2019s often some little old lady who is offended), but the officer just tells the person to get dressed, and the crisis is solved for the moment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Traditional nude sections of beaches have the same problem as the parks. Everything is fine with a \u201clive and let live\u201d attitude unless some cranky guy comes down and complains that his kids can see someone\u2019s privates. It\u2019s always \u201cabout the children,\u201d never just themselves.<\/span><\/p> <p><b>If someone is trying nude gardening for the first time, what practical or safety tips should they keep in mind?<\/b><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When someone asks me about Nude Gardening Day, I usually discuss the points in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/11H5lm0a2aROGyBnc1Ot6pyeM46pfoIcz4t4-NYoE48c\/edit?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">attached flyer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. The flyer is distributed at college campuses and other show booths around Southern California each year to encourage people <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1EnDboyDPgONzmTnZAGSX2rXt2McUDyteL4bzb8Cg8AI\/edit?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">to try it<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Many tell me afterwards that they did and enjoyed it. And that is one way the social nudist movement gets passed from one generation to the next.<\/span><\/p>             <\/div>            <\/div>          <\/div>                <div           id=\"expert-mark-storey\"           class=\"mb-10 border border-gray-200 p-4 cursor-pointer lg:block\"           x-bind:class=\"{'lg:border-theme-green block': focusedExpert == 'mark-storey', 'hidden': focusedExpert != 'mark-storey'}\"           @click=\"openExpert('mark-storey', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">            <div             x-bind:class=\"{'items-center': focusedExpert != 'mark-storey', 'items-start': focusedExpert == 'mark-storey'}\"             class=\"item mb-4 hidden lg:flex\"             @click=\"openExpert('mark-storey', 'expert')\">              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mark-Storey.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"\" class=\"m-0 mr-3 w-16 h-16 object-cover rounded-full lg:w-20 lg:h-20\">              <div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'mark-storey'}\"                 class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Mark Storey <\/div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'mark-storey'}\"                 class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Editor of Nude &amp; Natural magazine and the quarterly journal of The Naturist Society Foundation, Professor of Philosophy<\/div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'mark-storey'}\"                 class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">Nude &amp; Natural magazine, Bellevue College<\/div>             <\/div>           <\/div>            <div             class=\"hidden lg:block\"             x-bind:class=\"{'lg:hidden': focusedExpert == 'mark-storey'}\">             <button class=\"flex items-center text-theme-green open-details\" @click=\"openExpert('mark-storey', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">View Answers <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 20.243 13.501\" class=\"w-4 ml-2\">                 <path data-name=\"Icon ionic-ios-arrow-round-forward\" d=\"M12.909.258a.919.919 0 00-.007 1.294l4.275 4.282H.907a.914.914 0 000 1.828H17.17l-4.275 4.286a.925.925 0 00.007 1.294.91.91 0 001.287-.007l5.794-5.836a1.026 1.026 0 00.19-.288.872.872 0 00.07-.352.916.916 0 00-.26-.64L14.189.283a.9.9 0 00-1.28-.025z\" fill=\"#48a27a\" \/>               <\/svg><\/button>           <\/div>            <div             class=\"details fixed top-0 left-0 bg-white h-screen z-10 overflow-scroll w-screen lg:w-full lg:relative lg:h-auto\"             x-cloak x-show=\"focusedExpert == 'mark-storey'\"             x-transition:enter=\"transition ease-out duration-100 transform\"             x-transition:enter-start=\"opacity-0 scale-95\"             x-transition:enter-end=\"opacity-100 scale-100\"             x-transition:leave=\"transition ease-in duration-75 transform\"             x-transition:leave-start=\"opacity-100 scale-100\"             x-transition:leave-end=\"opacity-0 scale-95\">              <div class=\"bg-theme-green p-4 mb-4 pb-20 relative text-white lg:bg-white lg:pb-0 lg:text-theme-green lg:mb-8\">               <button class=\"close-details mr-4 mt-2 absolute top-0 left-0 flex items-center ml-4 lg:mt-0 lg:ml-0\" x-on:click.stop=\"closeExpert('mark-storey')\">                 <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 20.243 13.501\" class=\"w-6 mr-2 fill-current\">                   <path data-name=\"Icon ionic-ios-arrow-round-forward\" d=\"M7.334 13.243a.919.919 0 00.007-1.294L3.066 7.667h16.27a.914.914 0 000-1.828H3.073l4.275-4.286A.925.925 0 007.341.259a.91.91 0 00-1.287.007L.26 6.102a1.026 1.026 0 00-.19.288.872.872 0 00-.07.352.916.916 0 00.26.64l5.794 5.836a.9.9 0 001.28.025z\" \/>                 <\/svg> Close               <\/button>             <\/div>              <div class=\"item text-center px-4 w-full text-center -mt-20 relative z-20 pointer-events-none lg:hidden\">               <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mark-Storey.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"\" class=\"mt-0 mb-3 mx-auto w-32 h-32 object-cover rounded-full border-white border-4 shadow-xl\">               <div class=\"text-base leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Mark Storey <\/div>               <div class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Editor of Nude &amp; Natural magazine and the quarterly journal of The Naturist Society Foundation, Professor of Philosophy<\/div>               <div class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">Nude &amp; Natural magazine, Bellevue College<\/div>             <\/div>              <div class=\"px-4 lg:px-0\">               <p><b>\u00a0Why is nudity still widely taboo in the U.S., especially in public or semi-public spaces, compared to more socially accepting countries like Europe?<\/b><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As often as this question is asked, there is no easy, straightforward answer. We could, with similar difficulty, ask why nudity in movies is more accepted in the USA than in Saudi Arabia. Religion (i.e., Christianity, and to a lesser extent, Judaism) often gets some blame, but that does not account for why nudity in ancient pre-Christian China was taboo.\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If I had to offer an opinion, I&#8217;d say that Europeans tend to be a bit more rational than those in the US, but then we&#8217;d want to know why that is the case. Sorry, I don&#8217;t have a single answer to this that isn&#8217;t just an opinion.<\/span><\/p> <p><b>Can nude gardening or pubic nudity play a role in advancing body positivity or wellness?<\/b><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes. The empirical research is available to show that gardening and spending time in nature assist in physical and mental well-being. Assuming we are essentially social beings, then as clothing alienates us from others (it&#8217;s largely to hide us from others or for changing our appearance to look different than we do to others), gardening nude brings us closer to nature (de-alienating us from nature) AND de-alienates us from ourselves and others (when we garden nude with others).\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thus, nude gardening helps us achieve a state of human flourishing, as it assists us in being the social beings we fundamentally are. This is short and fast, but it does, I think, point to the basic value of nude gardening and of social nudity itself. There are also more practical values and benefits, but this short answer might suffice here.<\/span><\/p> <p><b>What traits do cities that allow public nudity tend to share?<\/b><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I&#8217;d say that they share a recognition that some people wish to enjoy a degree of nudity outside the confines of their privatized property, that we live in a pluralistic society with a diverse array of values, and that to live well in such a society, we need to learn to accommodate each others&#8217; non-harming desired behaviors. As above, this kind of question has no one right answer.<\/span><\/p> <p><b>If someone is trying nude gardening for the first time, what practical or safety tips should they keep in mind?<\/b><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avoid gardening in places where you are likely to get arrested (unless you wish to get arrested for some sort of activist tactic). I suggest avoiding gardening nude in places where people are likely to be offended (unless a non-harming offense is part of a rationally designed act of civil disobedience or activism). As for safety, use the reasons the good Lord gave an organic turnip, and avoid weeding nettles or poison oak, and be extra careful pulling blackberries. Most gardening can be done just as easily nude as fully dressed. 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Social conservatism \u2014 and with that a belief that people should dress conservatively and not show their private bits to the world \u2014 still runs strong through our American veins.<\/p> <p>The places where public nudity is illegal tend to be more conservative places. In Alabama (a conservative state), for example, the punishment for public nudity can include a year in jail, $6,000 in fines, and being forced to register as a sex offender.<\/p> <p><strong>Can nude gardening or pubic nudity play a role in advancing body positivity or wellness?<\/strong><\/p> <p>This probably depends entirely on where you live. In places where public nudity is socially unacceptable (even if legal), there is probably such a strong norm against it that the simple act of doing it would lead to social ostracism, which isn&#8217;t exactly good for the body positive movement. But in places where being barely clothed or not-at-all clothed is socially acceptable (think South Beach in Miami), it certainly could.<\/p> <p>Beliefs about what is beautiful take time to change, so my guess is one act of public nudity won&#8217;t move the needle, but lots of it \u2014 coupled with positive messages about the benefits of public nudity \u2014 definitely could. Modeling behavior is important. If people see different types of bodies out there and people feeling truly comfortable in their own skin, that could make them realize, &#8220;Hey, I look beautiful in the nude, too.&#8221;<\/p> <p><strong>What traits do cities that allow public nudity tend to share?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Social conservatism. Politically liberal places are much more likely to allow nudity than conservative ones.<\/p> <p><strong>What are the potential benefits and risks of gardening in the nude \u2014 physically, mentally, or socially?<\/strong><\/p> <p>For benefits, I would say an increase in vitamin D, learning to feel comfortable in your skin, and exploring new physical sensations.<\/p> <p>Dangers include sunburn, accidental injury if you&#8217;re not careful (hint: don&#8217;t sit down in the dirt!), and bug bites where you don&#8217;t want them.<\/p> <p><strong>If someone is trying nude gardening for the first time, what practical or safety tips should they keep in mind?<\/strong><\/p> <ol> <li>Wear sunscreen \u2014 everywhere! Remember, some of these body parts have never seen the sun, so they are very vulnerable. This is true for all skin tones and races.<\/li> <li>Make sure you aren&#8217;t using any chemicals (like weed killer) that might come in contact with your body. If you need gloves to handle your gardening chemicals, it might not be a good time to go nude.<\/li> <li>Bring a towel or blanket. Crouching down over your plot of land to dig out beans is fine, but most of us naturally sit down when our legs get tired \u2014 it&#8217;s an automatic behavior we don&#8217;t think about. Think proactively, and put something down on the ground that will be kind to your behind.<\/li> <\/ol>             <\/div>            <\/div>          <\/div>              <\/div> <\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-thoughts\">A Final Word on WNGD<\/h2>    <p><strong>What is World Naked Gardening Day?<\/strong> \u201cIt is a joyful annual celebration founded in 2005 by nudist and permaculture advocates Mark Storey and Jacob Gabriel. Held on the first Saturday of May, WNGD invites people everywhere to experience nature on a deeper level \u2014 by gardening clothes-free. It\u2019s not about shock value, but about body positivity, environmental connection, and embracing simplicity,\u201d says a representative of <a href=\"http:\/\/clothesfree.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ClothesFree.com<\/a>.<\/p>    <p><strong>Why garden naked?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/naturisteducation.org\/wngd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Naturist Education\u2019s WNGD page<\/a> notes: \u201cGardening naked is not only a simple joy, it reminds us \u2013 even if only for those few sun-kissed minutes \u2013 that we can be honest with who we are as humans and as part of this planet.\u201d<\/p>    <p>ClothesFree.com notes, \u201c Held on the first Saturday of May, WNGD invites people everywhere to experience nature on a deeper level\u2014by gardening clothes-free. It\u2019s not about shock value, but about body positivity, environmental connection, and embracing simplicity.\u201d<\/p>    <p>Here are some things to know:<\/p>    <p><strong>The date of WNGD, the first Saturday of May, has not been embraced by all. <\/strong>Why? It\u2019s too cold across much of the northern part of the country to be naked outside. In some cities, you could still turn blue from the cold.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>In fact, World Naked Gardening Day is observed on different dates around the world based on the local or regional climate.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>But how to observe WNGD safely? Here are a few tips:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Start small and lean into it. <\/strong>Missouri State University\u2019s<strong> <\/strong>Alicia Walker, Ph.D., from our Ask the Experts segment, notes: \u201cIf you&#8217;re nervous, start small, like watering or weeding, so you can ease into it. Give yourself permission to feel a little awkward at first. We&#8217;re so accustomed to covering ourselves that feeling awkward is normal.\u201d<strong><br><\/strong><\/li>    <li><strong>Wear sunscreen everywhere. <\/strong>Pale parts of your body will easily burn. New York University&#8217;s Tessa West notes in her expert comments above that this applies to naked gardeners of all skin tones and races.<br><\/li>    <li><strong>Don\u2019t use any chemicals (like weed killer) that might come in contact with your body. <\/strong>\u201cIf you need gloves to handle your gardening chemicals, it might not be a good time to go nude,\u201d West notes.<br><\/li>    <li><strong>Don\u2019t sit naked on the ground.<\/strong> You\u2019re tired of gardening, but don\u2019t rest on the dirt or grass. Ants and fire ants are easily confused, and fire ants have a vicious bite.<br><\/li>    <li><strong>Watch out for itchy, prickly plants.<\/strong> Be careful about what plants you are around or planting \u2013 poison ivy, cactus, pampas grass, etc. Plant-caused rashes, pricks, and cuts can be hard to reach and treat on some parts of the body.<br><\/li>    <li><strong>Don\u2019t hurt yourself.<\/strong> Do dig some holes for seeds or plants. Do not use a hedge clipper, string trimmer, or rototiller naked.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><em>Whether you garden naked or not, never operate a lawn mower in the nude. Skip the risks and <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/lawnstarter.com\"><em>hire a local LawnStarter lawn care pro<\/em><\/a><em> to keep your grass green and healthy while you focus on everything else life throws your way.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"media-resources\">Media Resources<\/h2>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-6c76827f-2406-4c7e-98da-f58588fe2b24\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-6c76827f-2406-4c7e-98da-f58588fe2b24\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-6c76827f-2406-4c7e-98da-f58588fe2b24\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Quotes from LawnStarter Editor-in-Chief Jeff Herman:<\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-6c76827f-2406-4c7e-98da-f58588fe2b24\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>While <strong>Miami<\/strong> leads the pack, unexpected cities like <strong>Albany, New York <\/strong>(No. 127), and South Carolina\u2019s <strong>Columbia <\/strong>(No. 19) and <strong>Charleston <\/strong>(No. 30) also boast some of the <strong>highest nudist populations<\/strong>. Perhaps you\u2019ll want to check out Upstate New York\u2019s private <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fulltansunclub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nudist campground<\/a> or the Carolina Foothills\u2019 private <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carolinafoothills.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nudist resort<\/a>.<br><\/li>    <li><strong>237 <\/strong>cities in the ranking, including <strong>San Francisco <\/strong>(No. 15), <strong>Baltimore <\/strong>(No. 12), and <strong>Philadelphia <\/strong>(No. 10), have <strong>all-party consent laws<\/strong> for recording that add an extra layer of protection, making it safer (and more respectful) to let it all hang out while gardening.\u00a0<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>A couple of things worth noting:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>World Naked Gardening Day Can Be Observed Anywhere. <\/strong>If you live in an apartment, you can slip out the balcony door in the buff and plant tomatoes in cities like <strong>New York <\/strong>(No. 62), <strong>Atlanta <\/strong>(No. 4), and <strong>Portland, Oregon <\/strong>(No. 9).\u00a0<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Fences DO Make Great Neighbors:<\/strong> If you\u2019re planning to garden naked, consider putting up a <a href=\"https:\/\/homegnome.com\/blog\/cost\/privacy-fence-price\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">privacy fence<\/a>. It\u2019s a great way to stay safe, avoid prying eyes, and enjoy your harvest in peace.\u00a0<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>Making the backyard fence taller was the first home improvement I made when I bought a house in <strong>Gainesville, Florida<\/strong> (No. 397). I\u2019ve never gardened naked, but it&#8217;s better not to have neighbors peeping on anything in the yard.<br><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>You Don\u2019t Have to Have a Green Thumb to Garden \u2013 Naked or Otherwise. <\/strong>World Naked Gardening Day is about connecting to nature.\u00a0<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Might WNGD move to a later date next year? <\/strong>Because it\u2019s still too chilly the first Saturday in May to be out naked gardening, some have pushed for a later date.\u00a0<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><br>\u201cI have been an advocate of changing the date for a long time,\u201d naturist activist Bill Schroer, who owns a naturist B&amp;B in Michigan, emailed recently.\u00a0 \u201cAs a Michigan resident, I can affirm that northern states often see cold, wet weather through a good part of May.\u201d<br><br>Doug Hickok, who manages the WNGD web page, notes, \u201cIt\u2019s not easy to change the date, though. There are a lot of naked gardening and naturist enthusiasts who would need to embrace the change. And a lot of websites would need to be updated to reflect the new date.\u201d<\/p>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1DAez0eoaXqlbpkyhL553MwV4C0eEHQeRndj6mexkXWs\/edit#gid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">High-resolution images of cities<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1f3qTS6H3o5O0HBc-85zjRmTev-fFZYRBVyCw91TzAJY\/edit#gid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2021 Ranking Results<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1tzxJKxdyiU1-YwkluU6LhU0QEtk6yr6cq7XPT-FFK50\/edit#gid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2022&#8217;s Ranking Results<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/infogram.com\/ranking-table-2023s-best-cities-for-naked-gardening-1h7z2l8gxro1x6o?live\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2023&#8217;s Ranking Results<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/infogram.com\/ls-ranking-table-2024s-best-cities-for-naked-gardening-1h0r6rzpdv1kl4e?live\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024\u2019s Ranking Results<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"methodology\">Methodology<\/h2>    <p>First, we determined the factors (metrics) that are most relevant to the Best Cities for Naked Gardening. We then assigned a weight to each factor based on its importance and grouped those factors into two categories:&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Nude Gardener-Friendliness<\/strong><\/li>    <li><strong>Weather Forecast<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>    <p>For each of the 500 biggest U.S. cities, we then gathered data on each factor from the sources listed below the table.<\/p>    <p>Finally, we calculated scores (out of 100 points) for each city to determine its rank in each factor, each category, and overall. A city\u2019s Overall Score is the average of its scores across all factors and categories. The highest Overall Score ranked \u201cBest\u201d (No. 1) and the lowest \u201cWorst\u201d (No. 500).&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Notes:&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>The \u201cWorst\u201d among individual factors may not be No. 500 due to ties.<\/li> <\/ul>   <div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"6c0098c1-72dc-425f-bda5-a408055c0ca9\" data-type=\"interactive\"><\/div><script>!function(e,t,s,i){var n=\"InfogramEmbeds\",o=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\"),d=o[0],r=\/^http:\/.test(e.location)?\"http:\":\"https:\";if(\/^\\\/{2}\/.test(i)&&(i=r+i),window[n]&&window[n].initialized)window[n].process&&window[n].process();else if(!e.getElementById(s)){var a=e.createElement(\"script\");a.async=1,a.id=s,a.src=i,d.parentNode.insertBefore(a,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\",\"\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script>    <p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong><em>Sources:<\/em><\/strong><em> True Nudists, FindLaw, CriminalDefenseLawyer, World Population Review, LawnStarter, Google Trends, Accuweather, and Recording Law<\/em><\/p>    <p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Main Photo Credit:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:World_Naked_Gardening_Day_in_California.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tainted Fruit<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thinking of shedding your threads on World Naked Gardening Day? 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