Abstract: A protective member is disclosed which is intended for wearing on the forearm of a wearer when gardening The protective member includes a sleeve of generally tubular construction that is of an extended length. The sleeve is formed of a fabric that is flexible, resilient, and somewhat stretchable. The sleeve includes open distal and proximal ends and is adapted to fit snugly over the forearm of the wearer. The fabric retains a memory of the shape of the wearer's forearm so that after repeated uses by the wearer, the sleeve tends to be form fitting while wearing. The sleeve is dimensioned to extend approximately from the wrist to at least the elbow of the wearer. The distal end defines a single opening allowing the wearer's hand to fully protrude therethrough. The distal and proximal ends of the tubular sleeve are elasticized to grip the wearer's forearm.