When it comes to gloves, I wear gauntlets or wear nothing. After 30 years of gardening, my hands are used to being bare in the garden. After all the temptation to putter about in the garden is sometimes too great to stop to put on protection. But that said, I love my gauntlets and wouldn't be without them when tackling big tasks. Putting on a pair tells the roses you mean business. The long cuffs protect the wrists and forearms - prickles don't send a shiver up your spine or leave a trail of blood. Gauntlets are tough, but they add a touch of flair as they look like evening gloves for the garden! Besides being a must for pruning season, they are perfect in summer because they enable the gardener to wear lighter clothing like a tank top but still be well dressed for the garden.
I've tried many different gloves and keep coming back to "The Gauntlet" which has served me well. A very popular model is the "The Rose Glove" by West County Gardener which is colorful and machine washable. It is so popular with our volunteers in the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden that we often refer to it as the "official glove of the Rose Garden." Another option you that that caught my eye is "The Bionic Glove" which looks rather James Bond-ish. Designed by a hand orthopedic surgeon, it offers a combination of protection and support - handy for long days in the garden.
- Beverly Rose Hopper
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