Gardening isn’t a pastime just for old people and plant geeks. In fact, it’s one of the most accessible and satisfying hobbies you can pursue. Whether you’ve got a green thumb that can
tease a bloom out of a ghost orchid or if you require a more forgiving plant
like a cactus that only needs to be watered monthly, there’s a technique for everyone.
And there’s no shortage of reasons to start digging: gardening can
reduce stress, encourage you to eat healthier, teach you valuable skills about responsibility and persistence, and strengthen your bond with nature. It can also be quite fun — especially if you do it in the buff.
Also known as naked gardening, planting bare-root shrubs while baring your own bare root shrub is the ultimate way to pay homage to Mother Earth and up your Vitamin D consumption at the same time. In fact, there’s even an official holiday for it and it’s this
Saturday, May 4.