Material called a growth medium is put on the joint to keep it from getting dry and to help the two plants grow together.

VOA: special.2010.05.18

The Martians that he imagined lived on a dry and wasted planet.

VOA: special.2010.07.11

On top of the wood, he put some grass and dry branches.

VOA: special.2010.05.01

And we visit the undersea world while staying on dry land.

VOA: special.2009.09.18

Souem came here to plant in the dry season on her relative's plot,using water from the irrigation system.

VOA: standard.2010.06.02