Only gardeners will have been delighted by the downturn in weather this week. 'April showers' give us respite from watering and give plants a boost before summer.
But when the rain clears, you'll probably find yourself scratching around for more jobs in the garden. Gardeners of all experience are being encouraged to take part in a new initiative called 'The Great British Spruce Up', a new initiative launched to coincide with National Gardening Week.
Gardeners’ World presenter, Mark Lane has teamed up with disinfectant giant Jeyes to encourage people get their hands dirty outside.
They're challenging people to flex their green fingers for just 30 minutes each day to spruce it up in preparation for summer.