World Naked Gardening Day 2024: History, Significance, and 10 Things to Avoid

Would you believe that there is a specific day every year on which people go out and tend their gardens all naked in order to connect with nature? Yes! You read that right! As weird as it may sound, it’s true. This day is called the World Naked Gardening Day which is commemorated annually on the first Saturday of May. This year the day will be celebrated on May 4. The day aims to bring acceptance towards our natural body and to help people to feel liberated. While it may seem obscene to many, to nudist horticulturists, it’s a chance to be one with nature in our pure form.

History and Significance

1. The World Naked Gardening Day celebrates the human body in its natural form. This day provides a chance to connect with nature in its purest form.
2. This day was formed by Mark Storey (Consulting editor for Nude and Natural Magazine), and Jacob Gabriel (A Permaculturalist).
3. This day was first celebrated on September 10, 2005. However, the date to celebrate this day was shifted to the first Saturday of May in 2007.
4. This day is recognised by the American Association of Nude Recreation (AANR), ClothesFree International, and The Naturist Society (TNS) among other organisations.
5. To celebrate this day, people participate in naked gardening at public parks or at their private places.
6. World Naked Gardening Day is meant to normalise body variations and de-sexualize the human body.
7. In Canada the day is celebrated on the first Saturday of every June as Naked Canada Gardening Day, and in New Zealand, it is commemorated on the first Saturday of every October.
8. World Naked Gardening Day promotes the idea of self-love and body positivity.
9. On this day, people plant new flowers, trim hedges, and also remove weeds from the ground all naked.
10. As per LawnStarter, Miami, Austin, and Philadelphia are among the top Nude Gardner Friendly cities.

Things You Shouldn’t Do On This Day

1. Avoid use of heavy machinesAvoid using heavy machinery on this day, not even the lawnmower. Save it for the time when you’re fully equipped with safety gear.
2. Avoid Planting a cactus or rose plantStay away from dangerous plants. For example, avoid planting a rose plant or cactus as these plants have sharp spikes that might harm your skin.
3. Avoid going to public gardensTry not to celebrate in public gardens and use your own personal lawn. No matter how amusing this day may sound, it still seems obscene to many. Naked gardening should’ve to be comfortable.
4. Stay away from beesDon’t indulge in any activities related to bees as they might sting you.
5. Apply SunscreenAs you will be out in the sun all nude you cannot avoid your skin too. Apply high-SPF sunscreen before stepping out in the sun.
6. Sitting in BushesBefore sitting in the bushes, consider where you’re positioning yourself.
7. Safety gears and protectionWe know it’s World NAKED Gardening Day but still, you should safeguard yourself with garden gloves, gumboots, and other safety gear.
8. Don’t do it aloneWell, it’s a special occasion don’t do gardening alone. Call up your close friends or family members to join you. It will be more fun.
9. Click picturesFind out a way to carry your phone for clicking pictures for sweet memories of the day. Just a suggestion, you can place your phone on a tripod also.
10. Forget useful accessoriesThere are several cute props like watering cans or cowboy hats available which you can use to make your day more fun.