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Living Finish Material Guide
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Our materials are living and intended to evolve when exposed to the elements.
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The Art of Planters
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From material to scale, here's our recommendations for adding planters to your garden.
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Plant Palettes by Region
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Across California, the Pacific Northwest, the Southwest and the tri-state area, we share some of our favorite plants ...
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The Making of the ORCA Sauna
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We chat with Harbor Sauna's founder, HB Mertz, about the making of the ORCA Sauna.
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The Process of Making ORCA Clay Pavers
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The manufacturing process and benefits of our clay brick pavers.
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Four Human Principles of Design
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Unity through gardens: the four human principles of design we hold tight to at ORCA.
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Gift Guide for the Garden Dweller
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ORCA's founder, Molly Sedlacek, shares what she's gifting this year.
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Material Study: Black Locust
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Black Locust: a deciduous hardwood tree native to North America.
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Garden Flooring Made of Earth
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We select surfaces that reflect the earth they occupy using clay, wood, and stone.
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Paver Layouts For Outdoor Spaces
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There's boundless opportunity for creative exploration in devising paver layouts for outdoor spaces.
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Color Study — Shades of Green
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In native gardens, plants collage into a sea of green creating a visual balance that makes the garden inviting.
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Native Plantings For Songbirds
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Our favorite California native plantings and the native birds they bring to the garden.
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Leave the Leaves
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From insects seeking refuge and food to birds foraging on them, leaf litter plays an essential role in our ecosystem.
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Material Study: Brass
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Brass: an enduring material is a metal alloy made from two natural elements: copper and zinc.
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Plant Dyed Garden Workwear
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We partnered with MATE to launch a collection of enduring, plant-dyed pieces.
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5 thoughts when designing with wood
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When working with wood, we honor vestiges of a former existence, and create life anew.
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