ripe kousa dogwood fruit clings; pudgy, dotted red geometric spheres stubborn, they dare first frost’s fingers. laughing on dry mulch, fallen friends (are) disinterested in season’s test Note:  the Cornus Kousa (kousa dogwood) is not a native to the U.S., but there are two of them growing at my dentist’s office, right outside the door.  … Continue reading 24 SSPC 5 (1st wk) — First Frost (Soukou) (Oct 23 – Nov 6)