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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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Our materials are living and intended to evolve when exposed to the elements.

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From material to scale, here's our recommendations for adding planters to your garden.

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

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The manufacturing process and benefits of our clay brick pavers.

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

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ORCA's founder, Molly Sedlacek, shares what she's gifting this year.

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

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

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There's boundless opportunity for creative exploration in devising paver layouts for outdoor spaces.

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

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

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We partnered with MATE to launch a collection of enduring, plant-dyed pieces.