Deirdre O Meara 
A TikTok user who goes by the name Urban Farmer B has received both praise and criticism for gardening in a bikini. Her bio on the social media platform reads, “I grow food in overalls and bikinis,” and she often posts videos of herself tending to her plants in a bikini. The videos have garnered hundreds of views and comments, with some people calling her a goddess and others expressing discomfort with her choice of attire. Urban Farmer B seems unfazed by the criticism, stating in one video, “If gardening in my bikini is wrong, I don’t wanna be right.”
In one of her videos, Urban Farmer B can be seen picking ripe fruits and veggies while wearing a bikini. She also shared a video in which she proudly holds up a handful of shallots that she harvested while wearing an adorable bikini top and baseball cap. In yet another video, she explains, “Not really into shoes or clothes.”
Urban Farmer B is not the only TikTok user who gardens in a bikini. Another user, Emmie (@gossip_gorl_), recently shared a video in which she wears a simple black bikini and a mischievous grin while gardening. She captioned the video, “It’s that time of the week to garden in my bikini and scar the Mormon neighbors.”
While some people may find gardening in a bikini to be inappropriate or attention-seeking, others argue that it is a form of body positivity and empowerment. Urban Farmer B has not responded to the criticism directly, but her continued posting of videos suggests that she is comfortable with her choice of attire.
Regardless of one’s opinion on gardening in a bikini, it is important to remember that people have the right to dress as they please, as long as they are not breaking any laws or causing harm to others. As the weather gets warmer and more people spend time outside, it is likely that we will see more examples of unconventional attire, including bikinis, being worn in public spaces. Ultimately, it is up to each individual to decide what they are comfortable wearing and to respect the choices of others.
