Pumpkins began turning orange in August. And the garden produce came in such abundance, it was more than we could consume or even give away.
I haven't canned in recent years but I broke down and made Megan's "Awesome Salsa." Had to borrow my neighbor's canner. Mine wasn't as awesome as Megan's. : )
We loved the summer squash, cut in four or five lengthwise slices, drizzled with olive oil, then barbequed and sprinkled with coarse salt. Sometimes we did sweet onions, eggplant, mushrooms along with it.