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Gardening Projects & Services (GPS)
Gardening Projects & Services (GPS)
Bridging horticulture, education, and public health for inclusive growth and community wellbeing.
Bridging horticulture, education, and public health for inclusive growth and community wellbeing.
Let's grow ideas. Let's grow people. Let's grow together.
Let's grow ideas. Let's grow people. Let's grow together.
About GPS
Growing with Purpose
Gardening Projects & Services (GPS) was founded by Larry Lai, a horticulturist, educator, and creative gardener who moved from Hong Kong to Manchester in 2022.
GPS is more than a gardening service — it is a platform for creative and inclusive horticulture. We connect education, environment, and community engagement, combining hands-on gardening with imagination, storytelling, and upcycling.
As a family-run practice based in Greater Manchester, we bring professionalism, creativity, and warmth to every project.
Our mission is to cultivate green spaces that nurture well-being, learning, and social connection, planting the seeds of a more caring world.
Our Vision
Our Vision
To grow people as well as plants.
We envision communities where gardening becomes a bridge ~ linking generations, cultures, and abilities.
Every project is a chance to cultivate empathy, creativity, and care for our planet.
GPS ~ Our Roots
GPS ~ Our Roots
Garden: Outdoor, nature based learning envrionments
Project: Hands on project based learning, and community participation
Service: Service learning through horticultural and upcycling activities
Our Collaboration Platform
Our Collaboration Platform
GPS will invite Educators, Artists, Recycler, Therapists, and Horticulturists to collaborate through through garden based and up-cycling projects.
Together, we explore how plants, people, and creativity can shape a more sustainable and inclusive future.
Our Services: Garden Design & Maintenance
Our Services: Garden Design & Maintenance
We design and maintain gardens that reflect natural beauty, purpose, and personality — from school courtyards to community allotments.
Our maintenance services are sustainable and reliable, caring for both plants and the people who enjoy them.
"CREATE" Framework
"CREATE" Framework
This "CREATE" framework guides our teaching and workshop design, encouraging participants to think, play, and grow through creative gardening experiences.
CREATE stands for Child-Directed, Risk-Friendly, Exploratory, Active, Time for Imagination and Exchange of Ideas
Educational & Community Projects
Educational & Community Projects
We deliver engaging workshops and projects for individuals, schools, SEND college, and community groups. Each session blends horticultural skills with creativity, environmental awareness, and teamwork ~ empowering learners through hands on experience.
At GPS, we take pride in delivering highest quality gardening work with care, precision and integrity. We value trust and long term relationship built on reliability and genuine passion for nature.
Uncle Larry is delighted to share the art of the Musical Leaf~bringing the gentle sound of nature into your garden.
Looking Ahead
From a small seed, we grow a social enterprise.
Through collaboration with schools, colleges, and local organisations, we aim to create employment, training, and volunteering opportunities for people of all abilities.
We believe gardening can heal, connect, and empower. Every seed we plant is a step towards a greener, kinder, and more inclusive tomorrow.
GPS integrates professional horticultural expertise with the heart of an educator . . cultivating growth, inclusion, and wellbeing.
Memberships & Qualifications (Larry Lai, GPS Founder)
Master of Horticulture (MHort) ~ Achieved from RHS; active volunteer at RHS Garden Bridgewater.
Member (MCIHort) ~ Chartered Institute of Horticulture.
Member (MRSPH) ~ Royal Society for Public Health.
Certified Sustainable Development Planner (CSDP) ~ World Institute of Sustainable Development Planners (WISDP).
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) ~ UK Department for Education (DfE)
Affiliate Member, Institute of Environmental Sciences and Practices (ISEP)
Member, British Cactus and Succulent Society (BCSS).
Last update: 5 November 2025
Email: gardening.projects.services@gmail.com
Location: Greater Manchester, UK
Copyright © 2020-2026 | GPS | Larry Lai | All Rights Reserved
God Takes care of the flowers and trees and He will surely take care of you too.
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