You are trying to find a leisure activity which could keep you healthy and also benefit the environment, go for Gardening. But in order to enjoy gardening, you should follow the following points:

Keep a track of the temperature: Listen to weather forecasts regularly. Try to do gardening when the there are not must insects outside. Go out and enjoy gardening when the weather is mild.

Wear hat: Wear hat to stay away from sun, after all you don’t want to get burnt by the sun. Wearing a hat would also help in staying away from bugs. Try bug hats instead.

Wear oil: Oils are good for your skin and also helps in staying away from insects. Try rosemary, citronella, peppermint, geranium, lavender and cedarwood. These scented oils would also make you smell better

Name the plants: If you really want to make gardening as your hobby then choose the plants you want to have in your garden. Also, name your favourite plants. Soon you will start loving your plants and love the whole process of gardening as well.