The tromboncini have welcomed August with a fanfare. And now, they’re threatening to take over.

Invasion of the squash

Thanks to starter plants from Daniel Dejean, we now have vines encroaching on our house.

Vines attacking house

But the fruits of the plant are delicious, tastier than zuchinni. They’re huge, enough to feed the army we’ll need to defend the house against the vines.

Squash love

As Daniel says, and illustrates, it’s the “hit of the summer.”

Tromboncino and tomato

The hit of the summer

Squash fashion, by Daniel Dejean

Trombones become harps, by Daniel Dejean

Tromboncinerang

Tromboncino forest

Is resistance futile?