“No thorns go as deep as a rose’s,” observed the 19th-century English poet Algernon Swinburne. Would that Swinburne had lived to witness the invention of these invincible Leather Rose Gloves.
From Florida-based Garden Works and sewn from “100 percent cow grain leather,” the stylish gauntlet gloves will fully protect a gardener’s forearms while pruning roses. And perhaps keep you warm as well—the best time to prune is in winter, when roses are dormant.
![A pair of Leather Rose Gloves is available in two sizes (medium and large) and is \$44 from florist Emily Thompson.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/leather-garden-gloves-garden-works-emily-thompson-florist-733x733.jpg)
“We love thorny things, but they don’t always love us back. We use these soft yet tough leather gloves to handle our flowers-with-teeth. Forearm gauntlet sleeves provide full protection,” notes Thompson.
See more rose care tips in Roses 101: A Field Guide to Planting, Care & Design in our curated guides to Perennials 101.
Do you need more protection in the garden? See more posts about Gloves and read:
- 10 Easy Pieces: Garden Overalls
- Garden Style Inspired by Japanese Workmen
- 10 Easy Pieces: Waterproof Chelsea Boots
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