A few years ago I finally started working mostly with garden gloves because the hands were getting so beat up it was interfering with me being able to garden.    I finally found a couple of good brands that are tough and fit well enough to work in that my local hardware store carries. They aren't real expensive, which is good because I go through several pairs a season.    They not only protect the skin, but also seem to offer some protection for my joints. I also notice that my hands don't get as tired with them.

The hydrangea buds get larger by the day, and the little culinary herb garden is doing well.