The Science Behind Fall Color
It is the time of year where all across WNC, the reds, yellows, pinks, and purple leaves put on …
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
Invasive Plant BOLO: Japanese Knotweed
Reynoutria japonica (Japanese knotweed) Japanese knotweed leaves and flowers are identifiable features of this plant. Photo credit: Liz West (NCSU …
Invasive Plant BOLO: Maidenhair Grass
Miscanthus sinensis (Maiden grass) Maiden grass form. (Warren County, NC)-Cathy DewittSource: NCSU Plant Toolbox Maiden grass is prevalent all across WNC. It …
New and Improved Competitions for 2025 Mountain State Fair!
Exhibits at the 2024 NC Mountain State Fair. The 2025 Mountain State Fair will be here before we know it! …
Keep Your Eye Out for the Spotted Lanternfly
Adult spotted lanternfly.Photo credit: Emelie Swackhamer, Penn State University, Bugwood.org Spotted lanternfly is an important pest to be on the …
Invasive Plant BOLO: Tree-of-Heaven
Ailanthus altissima (Tree-of-Heaven) Tree-of-Heaven can reach heights of up to 80′ tall but is often short and shrubby in the landscape.Photo …
Time is Running Out to Register for the 2025 NC Mountain State Fair!
Summer growing season is in full swing! The deadlines for entering some of your garden bounty in the agricultural …
Invasive Plant BOLO: Japanese Stiltgrass
Microstegium vimineum (Japanese stiltgrass) This invasive sprawling annual grass is a huge issue across WNC. Known as a voracious seeder …