dlbrandt

I've never worn gloves to work in my garden, but this year I had to buy a pair. I was getting rid of the dead weeds this spring and I caught poison ivy. Everything was dead and I don't understand how I caught it. Also, I have these really jaggy weeds that you can't pull without gloves. As far as shoes. I hate them, but I wear rubber clogs outside because of the gravel. AND BRALESS. I think I like that one the best!!!!

alwayslearning

Until I moved to Florida, I was more "free" in the garden. In Miami, my neighborhood was covered with Virginia creeper which is related to poisin ivy --- yes, I was covered from the neck down! The doctor flat out said I could not work in the garden there. Now in Central Florida, the fire ants are rampant and I am highly alergic to them, too. No freedom in clothing for me! Must cover up totally and the little buggers still get me!

misscarol

No gloves, No shoes!

biotechlady

No gloves or shoes here either. I rarely wear shoes when at home.

Zephyr

Gloves for deadheading the Knockout Roses and always shoes because no matter how hard we try to be rid of fire ants, they always seem to reappear.

nancy59

Shoes and gloves, not me - but I do hate the dirt under the nails.

moroni

I too need to feel the roots being pulled up. So no gloves for me, but shoes most of the time. I don't like the spiders and ants I disturb to run across my feet. Sissy? Yes.

Just Me...

I garden without gloves unless I am pruning my roses. Sometimes I am barefoot. My garden paths are grass...did that so they wouldn't be muddy. Love being barefoot! Can you tell I am from Appalachia??

lillybeck

When I did gardening it was always without shoes or gloves. I like to feel the dirt in my fingers and toes.

lillybeck

When I did gardening it was always without shoes or gloves. I like to feel the dirt in my fingers and toes.