Tools for Gardening

My favorite gardening glove is the "Atlas Glove", with a tough nitrile coating and breathable nylon liner and it is washable.  It allows the flexiblity and protection for basic gardening. For gardening in the rose beds I have tested many and recommend the Bionic Rose Gauntlet glove. These gloves do a good job protecting your hands and arms from rose thorns.  One weeding tool that is easy to use between plants is a all steel Japanese Hoe with a 4 1/2" blade.  I would like to hear about what is your favorite gardening tool!