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Seattle goes full bloom on naked gardening day

Apr 26, 2025, 5:02 AM

Seattle to go full bloom on naked gardening day (Jessica Damiano via AP)...

Seattle to go full bloom on naked gardening day (Jessica Damiano via AP)

(Jessica Damiano via AP)

Spring has finally arrived in Seattle, bringing cherry blossoms, allergy season, and a surprising surge in exposed gardeners.聽

World Naked Gardening Day (WNGD) is coming up on May 3, and the city where it all began is proving it’s not afraid to let it all hang out.

Seattle ranks No. 2 in Best Cities for Naked Gardening, but don鈥檛 be fooled by the silver medal. This city is the birthplace of WNGD, thanks to Bellevue College professor and trailblazing naturist Mark Storey, who decided back in 2005 that nature feels better without pants.

“It started with the idea that connecting with the earth means stripping away more than just weeds,” Storey said in an interview. “Sometimes, it means stripping away society鈥檚 expectations, too.”

Seattle has a surprisingly cooperative forecast this year, ranking 50th in weather out of 500 cities, according to LawnStarter.

Where to drop your drawers and pick your petunias

Seattle鈥檚 naturist community is thriving. Residents can celebrate World Naked Gardening Day (WNGD) at spots like , where gardening is done clothing-free and without restrictions. For a full-on naturist festival, locals are preparing for Nudestock鈥擲eattle鈥檚 one-of-a-kind blend of Woodstock vibes, gardening, and nudity.

Want to take the fun beyond the flower beds? In June, the Fremont Solstice Parade offers the chance to bike through the city wearing nothing but body paint.

Safety tips for barefoot botanists

Seattle鈥檚 gardening culture is strong, and its naked gardening culture is stronger鈥攂ut even seasoned nudists need a few reminders:

  • Watch out for slugs. They鈥檙e slow, sneaky, and they will find a way into places you didn鈥檛 know existed.
  • Use eco-friendly products. Naked bodies and pesticides do not mix.
  • No power tools in the nude. You don鈥檛 want your neighbors seeing you on the evening news for all the wrong reasons.

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