A Compost Win-Win-Win
A Quick Debrief on Decomp Anything that grows can decompose. Composting is the natural process of recycling organic matter into a fertilizer that enriches soils. Compost also improves soil health because it’s high in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, all essential...
Phytoremediation in the news: From Research to Practice
“Now I can imagine, when I'm going back in my nursery, I can start implementing propagating sapling that have abilities to phytoremediate some pollutant, especially copper and also sulfate mercury as a contaminant from the soil,” said Nyakokpa. We are inspired by this...
The Somerville Pollinator Action Plan: A Successful Volunteer Day
In collaboration with the City of Somerville’s Mayor Ballantyne’s office and the Division of Public Space and Urban Forestry, Offshoots, Inc. created a Pollinator Action Plan for the City and its residents. By identifying spatial and behavioral interventions that...
Phytoremediation in the news: Research Publication
This article from Phys.org highlights a recent study focused on the role of phytoremediation strategies in combating microplastic pollution! The study emphasizes the importance of understanding and harnessing natural processes to mitigate environmental pollution. From...
Orchard and Spring Bulbs Installation
As winter's grip loosens, our installation team finished planting a vibrant display of spring bulbs and soon to...
Phytoremediation in the news: Mallard Lake, DuPage County, IL
DuPage County, IL In 2023, scientists from around the world gathered in DuPage county, IL, to tour a closed landfill at Mallard Lake. Just 10 years ago, the USPA and IEPA recorded seepage of leachate from the perimeters of the landfill into surrounding water systems...
Springtime at the Blessing of the Bay Native Pollinator Meadow
With the spring season upon us, our horticulture team has been doing seasonal cleanup and maintenance services at Somerville's Blessing of the Bay Native Pollinator Meadow. As always, there is a lot of activity at the native meadow! We are seeing many of our planted...
Installing the Native Meadow: An Art and a Science
Somerville's Blessing of the Bay Earlier this November, Offshoots’ design and horticulture teams, alongside Larry Weaner Landscape Associates, conducted a site visit at Somerville’s Blessing of the Bay to assess vegetation performance in one of our designed native...
Rabbit-Resistant Native Plants for Year-Round Interest!
Residential Planting Installation - Rabbit Resistant, Native, and Full of Seasonal Interest! Offshoots Inc. strategically incorporated a variety of plants to ensure year-round visual interest. Spring brings forth a burst of life with native asters and the vibrant hues...
Phytoremediation Case Study – Dr. Ron Zalesny and the USDA Forest Service
Phytoremediation at a global scale New from the world of Phytoremediation —Forest Service Scientist Dr. Ron Zalesny is taking phytoremediation to an international scale! Dr. Zalesny and his team have been studying sixteen agroforestry phytoremediation buffer systems...