dirty or gardening clogs made specifically to get wet and dirty. (a pair of gardening clogs lasts for years. they’re also very comfortable and you can leave them outside.) most people like gardening gloves and there are a range of them on the market. i find them irresistible to buy at gardening and hardware stores, with their cute patterns, but i almost always end up taking them off and getting my hands really dirty — the better to feel the plants, the dirt, and what i’m doing.
if possible, plan some paths in your garden. they will make it easy to water, weed, and harvest without stepping on plants. some people 