Invasive Plant Management: Forming a Game Plan After Helene
Invasive plants are defined as being non-native in the ecosystem they are found in, and their introduction can cause …
Luke Owen
Extension Agent, Agriculture - Commercial Horticulture Buncombe County Centerlcowen@ncsu.eduStreet Address: 49 Mount Carmel Rd
Suite 102
Asheville, NC 28806
Suite 102
Asheville, NC 28806
Mailing Address: 49 Mount Carmel Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
Asheville, NC 28806
Job Description Commercial Horticulture including areas such as ornamentals, vegetables, fruit/tree production, turf/landscape management systems, and other green industry as well as Regional Pesticide programming coordinator for the West District.
Recent Posts by Luke Owen
April Ornamental Highlight: Epimedium (Bishop's Hat)
A wonderful addition to your shade garden, Bishop’s Hat adorns delicate, airy raceme flower heads that can be yellow, …
Granulate Ambrosia Beetle: Pest Alert
A entry hole left behind by a granulate ambrosia beetle. This was a stressed tree due to drought in …
Helene Forestry Recovery Workshop- March 21st, 2025
Forest landowners suffered a tremendous loss of investment when Hurricane Helene leveled 822,000 acres of forestland. Many have been …
Chainsaw Safety Workshop: Thursday January 30th
Join us for a free and informative chainsaw safety workshop! This 3-hour workshop will focus on safety principles around …
Chainsaw Safety Workshop- November 22nd
Register online! Join us for a chainsaw safety workshop designed for beginners to help safely remove debris and fallen trees. …
Chainsaw Safety Tips
Operating a chainsaw to help remove debris in the aftermath of Helene can be dangerous, especially for those that …
Beginner Chainsaw Skills Workshop- November 9th and 10th
Due to recent storm damage, many folks have debris, limbs, and trees on property that need to be safely …