Bradford Pear: An Invasive Pest
‘Bradford’ pear trees planted in the landscape Photo: Jim Robbins This spring, you might notice beautiful, white …
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
High Tunnel Growers Workshop- March 28th
Join us to learn more about high tunnel pest management, soil health, production management practices and more! In addition …
2024 Cicada Emergence FAQ
Periodical cicada that will emerge late spring and early this summer. Source: Bill Gallup The emergence of the periodical cicadas …
New Hardiness Zone Map Released!
New USDA Hardiness Zone map. Source USDA The new USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM) has been released! This map …
Pesticide Applicator Recertification
X & V Pesticide Recertification Credits Available! September 11th, 2023 N.C. Cooperative Extension, Buncombe County Center 49 Mount Carmel Road, Asheville 28806 (2) …
Pesticide Safety School
Pesticide Safety School September 27th-28th, 2023 Mountain Horticultural Crops & Research Extension Center 455 Research Drive, Mills River NC, 28759 Register Online Mail-In Registration …
Nursery Field Day
Register for the 22nd annual Caldwell County Nursery Crop Field Day! Talks about pest management, herbicide treatments, worker protection …