There's a debate in Oregon whether or not you can garden in the nude. I once had a friend in Portland Oregon who gardened in fishing boots and thong. But she was 24 back then and there were no complaints. Seems like it's different for a 56 year old guy...

Here's the article:

Neighbors are upset over nude gardener

Happy Valley - The city considers a ban on such behavior, but it might be his right
Monday, October 01, 2007
DENNIS MCCARTHY

The Oregonian Staff
HAPPY VALLEY -- Steven J. Howatt, 56, prefers gardening in the nude, and his neighbors consider that rude.

After several complaints, the Happy Valley City Council has scheduled a public meeting Tuesday night on a proposal to outlaw nudity visible from public locations. Violators would be subject to a $1,000 fine.

But City Attorney Tom Sponsler, who drafted the ordinance, said it might not be that simple.
As offensive as Howatt's behavior may seem to some people, Sponsler said, the ordinance could face legal challenge because Oregon law does not prohibit nudity on private property unless the exposure is sexual. There have been no such complaints against Howatt.

Howatt, who has lived in Happy Valley for 17 years, told councilors at their Sept. 18 meeting that he considered some comments made by neighbors at a previous meeting as defamatory and that he would explore his legal options.

Neighbors told the City Council they asked Howatt to put on some clothes while working in his garden, mowing his lawn or walking around his property, but he has declined their requests.
"He's taken the position it's his God-given right to do that," neighbor Mike McIrvin said.
Repeated efforts to reach Howatt at his Happy Valley home have been unsuccessful.

The council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Happy Valley City Hall Annex, 12915 S.E. King Road.
Dennis McCarthy: 503-294-5914; dennismccarthy@ news.oregonian.com