If you’ve spent any time in the sun-dappled California-cool world of With Love, Meghan, Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle show on Netflix, you may have been hit with an overwhelming amount of garden envy. And while a perfectly manicured yard full of fresh veg and a charming chicken coop may not be in the cards for you this summer, you can still emulate a bit of Meghan’s style. Some eagle-eyed viewers noticed the Duchess’s whimsical gardening gloves amongst the flowers and wicker baskets, and what was once just another planting tool is now an opportunity to show off your style.
Inspired by the show and thinking ahead to spring, we pulled together some of the best gardening gloves for all of your fair-weather outdoor tasks. From rose pruning to casual weeding to serious yard work, we’ve got you (and your hands) covered.
Our Top Picks for the Best Gardening Gloves
Who says tomato-girl summer is over? You can get literal with it and don these gloves as you harvest your sungolds or do some light weeding. Cheery and cute the gloves are designed for lighter yard work (calling all patio gardeners) and would make a perfect gardening gift for the green thumb in your life.
A great pair of work gloves doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. This attractive synthetic leather option cinches at the wrist to keep dirt and critter out, and the elongated green-and-white cuff adds visual flair while protecting your wrists from brambles and branches.
Bonjour, hello, these gloves are very nice, no? These vintage handmade work gloves are perfect for light gardening days, or let’s be honest, decoration. The seller offers them in a variety of sizes and materials, so you can find a pair that can withstand a little work or drape nicely over an earthenware pot.
Super soft and thorn resistant, these gloves are tougher than they look. These goatskin leather gloves are a match for heavy-duty garden work. Available with or without a gaunlet, these breathable gloves are perfect for your longest garden days
These affordable, breathable, puncture-resistany leather gardening gloves help you get the job done. The almost-elbow-length gauntlet and padded palm and finger tips ensure you can handle thorny plants and blackberry bushes with ease.
Handmade in Pakistan, these genuine cowhide leather gloves offer serious protection in two rich colors. With reinforced stitching in the thumbs and elastic at the wrists, they fit like, well, a glove. Ready for weeding, raking, or the occasional non-gardening task, put these gloves to the test.
This selection may not have a Ms. Honey–from–Matilda vibe, but if you’re serious about gardening and not a fan of leather, these are for you. The breathable and form-fitting Nylon/Spandex liner is coated with nitrile (a synthetic rubber) for protection and grip.
Made of a breathable cotton and polyester blend, these gloves are great for the beginner gardener in your life, or for the experienced gardener tackling lighter tasks around the yard. The textured dots on the palm help with grip and friction and the cuffs keep debris out of the gloves. With two pairs in a pack, these are a great grab-and-go option to keep in your garden shed.
Another option for those would prefer to avoid leather gloves, this pair is made of nylon and nitrile and machine washable. These waterproof gloves have a rubber palm to aid in gripping your garden tools and pulling out those pesky weeds.