our story
it starts with two bouts of poison ivy. ouch.
"between my gangly limbs and hypersensitive skin, i'm not surprised that i had a severe reaction to poison ivy. but i didn't think i'd encounter it secondhand in my own backyard. the fear of accidental exposure (for a third time) launched my search for gardening gloves that could put me at ease.
what I found was ... disappointing. bulky fits, stiff fabric, wimpy lifespans. they could barely stand up to dirt, let alone skin-irritating rashes, eye-watering allergens, sweaty palms, or harmful uv rays.
that’s why i started higarden: to give gardeners the peace of mind they deserve. our gloves fit well, feel nice, and look good—a triple threat. but more importantly, they’re reliable protection for gardening in reality.
i'm back to blissing out in my garden, unbothered by close encounters with unfamiliar plants and bugs, finally wearing gardening gloves i can count on."
our name
the world needs more gardeners. higarden is a welcoming invitation to join us and winks to the friendly nature of our gardenwear.
design philosophy
guided by generations of experience, made with your comfort and well-being in mind.
- common-sense coverage > our gardening gloves don’t quit at the wrist
- stretchy and size inclusive > a form fit with breathable, feel-good compression
- reliable protection > from uv rays, scratches, bug bites, dirt, and sticky stuff
- anti-disposable > tough against the elements and machine washable
our practices
in the garden
organic, regenerative, sensory
in the factory
ethically hand made in indonesia
in the stock room
100% compostable packaging
in the mail
intentionally minimal and zero waste
in commerce
we don’t work with entities prioritizing profits vs ethics
meet the higarden team
alli manning, founder
alli is the strategic force behind higarden. she spent 20 years leading global teams in fashion, marketing, and sales—ultimately serving as the chief operations officer of a pe-backed professional services company, challenger.
equal parts operator and creative, alli combines tactical brilliance with a deep love of entrepreneurialism. she’s building higarden as the first and only innovation-forward gardening brand—merging protection, comfort, and quiet style for the modern home grower.
kate puhala, head of creative
kate drives the brand vision and creative strategy at higarden. she has led editorial teams at globally recognized companies and consults for purposeful, progressive brands.
kate is a professional gardener and owner of pnw-based fasciation planting & care. when she’s working outside, she’s wearing higarden.