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We’re writing today to share some exciting news with you — AW Brown’s is becoming employee-owned. For over 50 years, AW Brown’s has been serving the needs of our valued customers in the Pioneer Valley and neighboring communities throughout Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. With this shift to employee ownership, we’re living our values by working to ensure that our staff can thrive — and helping to secure the future of AW Brown’s for the next 50 years. AW Brown’s has inked a deal to work with Teamshares, a venture-capital-backed firm that helps small and medium-sized businesses transition to employee-ownership....

A healthy lawn is easy! We've got organic and non-organic programs for your lawn, as well as all the information you need for a thriving green lawn. Read below about the 4-step lawn programs and when they should be applied. Step 1 Nature’s cue is when forsythias are in full bloom! Apply in April or before the forsythia blossoms drop in your area. And remember, no seeding during Step 1. But if you want to seed with your 4-step program, we have options. Step 1 seeding option prevents crabgrass, while allowing you to seed. Grade, rake, seed, and then apply...

April is Kids Garden Month, and it's time to get in the garden! If you have little ones in your life, this is a great opportunity to share your gardening know-how. Growing vegetables is a great start, and we've created a kid-friendly guide to get the plants growing. Let's begin with how to grow a plant! Great job! Now, let's review 4 amazing seeds for your kids to grow. Sunflowers might be a classic, but there’s a good reason for that and also, it's hard not to love how cheerful they look! Grow them in peat plant pots indoors and...

As the weather warms and outdoor adventures beckon, it's essential for pet owners to be aware of the risks posed by Lyme disease. This tick-borne illness can affect our beloved furry companions, leading to discomfort, illness, and even long-term health complications. In this blog, we'll delve into the ins and outs of Lyme disease, its symptoms, prevention strategies, and treatment options, empowering pet owners to keep their pets safe and healthy during tick season. Understanding Lyme Disease: Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted to pets through the bite of infected black-legged ticks, also known...

Gardening can be a productive and enjoyable hobby, and it can be even more fun when you involve your pets. Different gardening tasks, plants, and equipment aren’t always suitable for pets, however, so it is important to take proper steps to keep your pets safe while you garden together. How Gardening Helps Pets and Pet Owners Shared activities strengthen the bond between a pet and their person, deepening the relationship they share, and gardening can benefit both pets and pet owners. Your pets will enjoy the time outside and the mental stimulation provided by different sights, smells, and textures in...