Pollinator Meadow in Process in Nashua, New Hampshire
Spring Meadow Forbs are on the Way! The Offshoots Team is hard at work preparing the landscape for native meadow species to bloom this spring. These native species provide crucial pollinator benefits, such as food and shelter for the insects that build our...
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...
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...