Bet you didn’t know that two of the UK’s bumblebee species are already extinct, while many of their remaining compatriots are under severe threat. The main reasons for this are the disappearance of bumblebee habitats – hedgerows and meadows – and the use of agricultural chemicals that kill wildflowers. We know perfectly well that most farmers are unlikely to stop using weedkillers, but by working with Plantlife we are helping to educate farmers to use less chemicals and to preserve field-side Go Get Freebie –>

World Vision has 5,000 packets of sweetcorn seeds to give away. Enter here for your chance to pick up a packet. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sponsored/lifestyle/worldvision/7623898/World-Vision-Free-seed-giveaway-Entry-form.html Go Get Freebie –>

Dig In is back – with five new vegetables. Ready to get growing? Here’s how: * Send off for your seeds – coming soon * Watch our animated video guides to growing: basil, carrots, courgettes, mixed leaves and french beans * Sign up for tips from the Newsletter * See how to plan your growing space * Cook your veg with one of our recipes. http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/digin/ Go Get Freebie –>

Pledge to grow fruit and veg and help us in our campaign to get the nation growing! This year we want to encourage individuals and companies to take up the growing mantle, because we believe gardening and growing makes happier and healthier people. Make your pledge today and we’ll send you a free starter pack*, full of Thompson & Morgan seeds, a wall planner, recipes and much more. Plus, when you make your pledge, we’ll sign you up to our monthly Grow Your Own e-newsletter packed full with Go Get Freebie –>