Here in SE Greece there has hardly been any rain since the beginning of March. Temperatures up to 30 C last week, with warm southerly winds. Cooler today and overcast but only about 5 drops of rain. The weeds were all dry, brown and full of seeds when we arrived two weeks ago - we are piling them high to burn in autumn, as they will not compost. We could do with some of your excess rain, Umbrian. Seems like a different planet!