Introducing the Unearthing Podcast

Introducing the Unearthing Podcast

A new podcast from ORCA. Unearthing is our exploration of this vocabulary through conversations that bridge the elemental and the...
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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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Material Study: Rock

Material Study: Rock

ORCA Rock honors the natural landforms and palette of the region we call home. Explore the collection.
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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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Garden Flooring Made of Earth

Garden Flooring Made of Earth

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

Max Kingery

Filled with an abundance of California natives, pollinators, and wildflowers, take a tour of Max Kingery's garden. 
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Paver Layouts For Outdoor Spaces

Paver Layouts For Outdoor Spaces

There's boundless opportunity for creative exploration in devising paver layouts for outdoor spaces.
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Color Study — Shades of Green

Color Study — Shades of Green

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

Native Plantings For Songbirds

Our favorite California native plantings and the native birds they bring to the garden.
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Ashley Adelson

Ashley Adelson

Devoted to sustainable and regenerative practices, Ashley’s garden is brimming with life. 
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Leave the Leaves

Leave the Leaves

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

Material Study: Brass

Brass: an enduring material is a metal alloy made from two natural elements: copper and zinc.
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