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Green shoots and colourful flowers are much needed in our lives, and now that spring is in full swing, we can once more revel in gardens and plants galore. It’s Easter this month and for many this is the moment we venture into our gardens for any length of time and plan for the seasons ahead with a sense of optimism and intent. To help us nurture new shoots, we begin a new practical series with head gardener Benjamin Pope (page 24). His seasonal advice spans the kitchen, flower and ornamental gardens. Green is the colour when it comes to our cover garden. This small courtyard, designed by George Cullis (page 68), uses a palette of green tones, textures and plant types to enfold and soothe. On a larger scale, it…