Plant Palettes by Region

Plant Palettes by Region

Across California, the Pacific Northwest, the Southwest and the tri-state area, we share some of our favorite plants by region. 
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In the field: Klein

In the field: Klein

Designed by Klein, thoughtful play between the old and new was the driving idea behind Casa El Rosario in Ojai. 
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In the field: Ome Dezin

In the field: Ome Dezin

Designed by Ome Dezin, a Los Angeles-based interior design and development studio focusing on residential restoration. 
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The Art of Planters

The Art of Planters

From material to scale, here's our recommendations for adding planters to your garden. 
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In the field: Lovers Unite

In the field: Lovers Unite

Designed by Lovers Unite, the Los Angeles design and architecture studio, Lielle is a Scandinavian-inspired restaurant. 
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Plant Palettes by Region

Plant Palettes by Region

Across California, the Pacific Northwest, the Southwest and the tri-state area, we share some of our favorite plants ...
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Serena Mitnik-Miller

Serena Mitnik-Miller

Artist Serena Mitnik-Miller studies the quiet tension between repetition and variation, structure and fluidity. Learn...
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Lucy Augé

Lucy Augé

Artist Lucy Augé finds her rhythm in the quiet shifts of nature. Her practice is guided by the changing seasons and t...
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Shaina Mote

Shaina Mote

With a father as an arborist and artist, Shaina grew up around plants and beauty. It is no wonder her garden reflects...
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The Making of the ORCA Sauna

The Making of the ORCA Sauna

We chat with Harbor Sauna's founder, HB Mertz, about the making of the ORCA Sauna.
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Sonoko Sakai

Sonoko Sakai

In Japanese, Sonoko means “child of the garden” which Sonoko embodies in her daily life. Read on for our conversation.
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The Process of Making ORCA Clay Pavers

The Process of Making ORCA Clay Pavers

The manufacturing process and benefits of our clay brick pavers. 
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Four Human Principles of Design

Four Human Principles of Design

Unity through gardens: the four human principles of design we hold tight to at ORCA. 
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Ren von Hasseln

Ren von Hasseln

A conversation with Ren von Hasseln of Ren Ceramics about her process working with clay.
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Gift Guide for the Garden Dweller

Gift Guide for the Garden Dweller

ORCA's founder, Molly Sedlacek, shares what she's gifting this year. 
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Material Study: Black Locust

Material Study: Black Locust

Black Locust: a deciduous hardwood tree native to North America.
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orca garden flooring

Garden Flooring Made of Earth

We select surfaces that reflect the earth they occupy using clay, wood, and stone. 
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