Radishes, Great for Beginners

Radishes are awesome!  And I'm not just saying that because we love radishes.  I'm actually the only one in my family that likes them.  Here are a few I picked this morning.

Radishes are awesome because they are easy to care for and they grow REALLY fast.  Within a matter of a few weeks, they are ready.  I also love them because the kids can help me pick them, they know the ones that are ready with their red tops sprouting through the dirt. 

I got a late start on all of this, I wasn't able to plant any spring crops.  Out of the few things that I have planted, only a couple showed results.  Sometimes I wonder if it's worth it putting all this hard work in with little results.  This is just a reminder to me that it doesn't happen in a day, week or months.  It's something I have to work at and I will make mistakes.  I just need to work all winter on my compost and working on my beds and getting ready for those spring crops :) 

Look at this strange little guy.  I believe he feels like he should have been a carrot.  That's okay, we don't discriminate around here.  We'll eat him anyway :)