Global Dataset Offers New Insight into Phytoremediation
A new open-access study published in Nature Scientific Data offers one of the most comprehensive resources to date on phytoremediation. The research compiles results from 587 peer-reviewed studies across 77 countries, consolidating over 13,000 data points on plant...
Offshoots wins BSLA Jury Special Recognition Award!
The Somerville Pollinator Action Plan has been honored with a Jury Special Recognition Award for its innovative, science-based approach to urban biodiversity and community-driven conservation. We are thrilled and honored to receive this award, which is a product of...
Appreciation for Ecological Abundance
The recent New York Times article, “Ecological Landscapes of Abundance,” offers a compelling vision of how intentional landscape design can harmonize human spaces with ecological vitality. It underscores the transformative potential of integrating native plants and...
Planting Below a Young Canopy
Chelsea Ruiz at North Creek Nurseries recently shared a thoughtful piece on a familiar landscape design challenge: what to plant beneath young trees while waiting for the canopy to fill in. In The Waiting Canopy, she outlines a few practical strategies for making the...
Joe Shafner Promoted to Founder & Chief Operating Officer!
We are thrilled to share that Joe Shafner has been promoted to Founder & Chief Operating Officer of Offshoots! With over 20 years of experience in the landscape design and construction industry, he brings deep expertise in horticulture, organic land care, and...
Safety First: Training with our Installation Team
The Offshoots Team spent the day doing safety training at Hood Park: The bike pavilion's roof in the park is a PHYTO Air Pollution Buffer. The planted roof addresses the air pollution caused by the congested highway traffic on the interstate immediately to the west;...
Phytoremediation in the news: Effects of Biochar With Phytoremediation for Copper and Hydrocarbons
Finding innovative ways to bioremediate land is always at the forefront of our minds. This study conducted by Mazzurco-Miritana, V., Passatore, L., Zacchini, M. et al. explores biochar-based strategies to remediate polluted areas, particularly soils contaminated with...
Phytoremediation in the news: Scientists at UMass Amherst Engineer Plant
“As we know, we are in the era of renewable energy. Conventional mining is monumentally destructive, but phytomining can give us a sustainable, domestic supply of nickel to help fuel the green transition.” - Om Parkash Dhankher, professor of molecular biology and...
Offshoots is Hiring! Landscape Maintenance Professional
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as a Property Maintenance Professional. The ideal candidate will have a passion for outdoor work, strong attention to detail, and a solid understanding of landscaping maintenance principles....
Offshoots is Hiring! Gardener/Horticulturist
Offshoots Inc. is looking for a Gardener and/or Certified Horticulturist with an interest in organic gardening and sustainable, ecological landscaping to join our fine gardening and maintenance team! We are looking for candidates with prior field experience and strong...