I'll have to try the market! Could always ask a farmer if he/she could bring me some of the tops if all they do is throw them away.
Regarding the slugs, I've never seen so many just wherever! There was one in our sitting (living!!) room one night and I have NO idea how it got in!
Also, has anyone every seen any yellow crookneck squash (summer squash)

Should I just check out the market every now and then to see what I can find?