Hey guys! It's been a while since I've posted anything, but here are some pix I took today of my outdoor areas. Things are growing and doing really well. The crotons have grown an insane amount since I got them back in March. Things are healthy and full of color. I hope this winter is gentle on my plants!

Crotons in March 2010

Crotons September 2010 with my new Balinese statue (just got back from Bali, I'll post some pics of nice palms)

I have two of these Pygmy Dates one on each side of the french doors that leads to the patio on the first floor.

This is also downstairs patio. There is a larger Pygmy Date, a bougainvillea and an Elephant Bush.

I'm always trying to get new and interesting bromeliads, or tropical plants for that matter. This is in the hallway.

This is the master bedroom balcony. Bougainvillea and palm

My flowering Cannas upstairs on the rooftop deck

Bromeliads

Giant Bird of Paradise

The Ti Plant is doing great!

This is my new aquatic garden :)

Ti, bromeliads and pothos surrounding the King Palm

Areca Palm and ferns (I'm working on a cover for the AC unit - I welcome new ideas)

King Palm, Ti Plant, Canna, and aquatic pot

Giant Bird of Paradise and Western Sword Fern (which, BTW, has exploded!)

View from rooftop deck - Santa Monica mountains Coastal Range

I put together this succulent collection as a centerpiece for the coffee table (they have been flowering all summer)

Me enjoying my masterpiece :)