how it all began
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 (from the dog!) in my own backyard. The fear of another exposure launched my search for gardening gloves that could at least protect my forearms from Urishol (the oil in poison ivy that causes the rash).
What I found was ... disappointing. Bulky fits, stiff fabric, one-weekend lifespans. They were so uncomfortable I'd use any excuse to take them off; only to need them again in 5 seconds. And on top of that, nitrile (that dip coating on big box gloves) is not eco-friendly, it is a petroleum-based material that takes over a century to break down in landfills. My millennial heart broke each time I bought them AND they did nothing to assuage my anxiety about another poison plant, the ticks that were no doubt lurking, and sun damage. The sun helps the photosynthesis, but it does not help the gardeners. Dude!
That’s why I started higarden: to give gardeners the peace of mind they deserve. Our gloves fit well, feel comfortable, and look good—a triple threat. But more importantly, they’re reliable protection for gardening in reality. And, you can throw em in the wash without fear of them coming out the other side feeling crispy as ever.
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 gardener well-being at the center.
- Common-sense coverage– higarden gloves have 2 extended length options.
- Stretchy and size inclusive– form fit with breathable, feel-good compression
- Reliable protection– from uv rays, scratches, bug bites, dirt, and sticky stuff
- Divert landfill waste– these are tough against the elements and machine washable
our practices
in the garden
native species, organic, regenerative
in the factory
ethically hand made in indonesia
in the stock room
paper pack
in the garden
native species, organic, regenerative
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.