Field Notes

Plant Palettes by Region

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 by region. 
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Outdoor Wood Furniture Care Guide

Outdoor Wood Furniture Care Guide

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OUTDOOR WOOD FURNITURE CARE GUIDE Regular cleaning and attention to the finish will help keep your cedar or redwood ...
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Interior Tile Cleaning Guide

Interior Tile Cleaning Guide

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INTERIOR TILE CLEANING GUIDE For indoor clay pavers, we recommend using a pH-neutral cleaner labeled for br...
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History of Brick

History of Brick

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HISTORY OF BRICK Born from the alchemy of water, earth and fire, bricks are one of the earliest — and most intuitive ...
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Living Finish Material Guide

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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In the field: Klein

In the field: Klein

In the field
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

In the field
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

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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

In the field
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

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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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Serena Mitnik-Miller

Serena Mitnik-Miller

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

Lucy Augé

Plants + people
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

Plants + people
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

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

Sonoko Sakai

Plants + people
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

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

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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