Edible Spring Weeds

  What is a weed?  A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.  ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Don’t let weeds get you down this spring. Eat them! Common weeds found in your lawn and garden can be both nutritional and delicious. Knotweed and Chickweed are two such...
Permaculture Design

Permaculture Design

Our company is in the process of maximizing our use of permaculture concepts. As a project manager here at Offshoots, I am responsible for the design and implementation of new productive landscape systems and strategies into our residential installations.  This has...

Hiring: Landscape Installation Crew Members

We are seeking a seasonal intern with a degree in Landscape Contracting, Horticulture or similar (or working towards a degree) to assist with our residential design and installation projects. Candidates will be highly motivated individuals with enough energy and drive...

Kate Kennen Speaking at Ecological Landscape Conference

Kate Kennen will be speaking at the Ecological Landscape Association Conference in Springfield, MA on Thursday 2/28.  The title of the presentation is:  “Phytoremediation: Selected Plants for Urban Restoration”  Information on the conference can be found...

Hiring: Landscape Architecture Graphics Intern

Offshoots, Inc. is seeking a landscape architectural design intern to join our Boston office team.  We are looking for assistance illustrating productive landscape systems, including diagraming phytoremediation strategies for several project sites.  Candidates must...