I'm getting stung by bees... in the garden
 
Bees shouldn't be stinging you in the garden, unless you accidentally hit  
one - foraging bees are usually very docile.
 
Assuming you're not in an AHB part of the country, I'd not recommend using  
a bee repellant - unless you want to repel everyone, and some of the bee  
repellants are not things you'd want on your skin.
 
I'd check what other chemicals you are using on yourself - herbal shampoo?  
sun block?  anything scented?
 
My fair-skinned research partner has found out that several of the scented  
sun blocks seem to attract and/or irritate bees.
 
Jerry

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