**New Recertification Requirements for NC Pesticide License Holders**
New pesticide requirements are now in effect for all NC Commercial Pesticide applicators and NC Private Pesticide applicators who …
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
Avoiding Pruning Pitfalls
Avoiding Pruning Pitfalls This article serves as a foundation regarding pruning woody landscape trees and shrubs. As with all pruning, …
Invasive Plant BOLO: Kudzu
Pueraria montana (Kudzu) Kudzu is one of the most notorious invasive plants present in WNC. Kudzu was originally brought to …
The Science Behind Fall Color
It is the time of year where all across WNC, the reds, yellows, pinks, and purple leaves put on …
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 …