Cichowski Farms

02/23/2025

This is about the former Somerset Rose Nursery which is now Cichowski Farms. Home of the best Jersey Tomatoes and is a Preserved Farm.

This man was my grandfather. He was an estate gardener in New Brunswick, New Jersey, about the same time that “Plant Pat. 1” was issued in 1931 to Mr. Henry F. Bosenbery, owner of Somerset Rose Nursery in New Brunwick.

My father, who turned 14 years old in 1931, had fond memories of visits to Rutgers Gardens in New Brunswick with his father to look at plants. Dad had a rose garden in our back yard and never missed a chance to visit a public rose garden on family vacations. My grandfather must have visited Somerset Rose Nursery and chatted with Henry Bosenbery at some time, probably at some length. So of course, I am planting this plant, still easy to find, in my garden.

What was the first patented plant? More details about this rose in the comments.

New Brunswick Historical Society New Jersey
American Rose Society

04/25/2024

Life and Mindset.....

09/17/2023

We are open today! Todays specials are Eggplant and Hot Hungarian Wax Peppers. We still have tomatoes in limited supply as the season is winding down. We also have fresh Local Wildflower Honey.

09/16/2023

We are open today till 2:00 then we’re off to see the Eagles in concert! Stop by for the best Jersey tomatoes! We also have eggplant, peppers and honey!

09/04/2023

Rain is done! Sun is out so we are open today! Stop by for all of your Tomato needs! Check out today’s winner at 1 and 1/2 pounds!

09/03/2023

Make some sauce! Plenty of tomatoes for your sauce, salsa and bruschetta! We also have eggplant, peppers, zucchini and Honey!

09/02/2023

We are open! Stop by for the best Jersey Tomatoes for your BLT and then make some sauce! Plenty of hot peppers, some sweet peppers, eggplant and local wildflower honey!

08/27/2023

We are open today! Stop by for some delicious Jersey Tomatoes and say Hi to Buddy! Also we have a few kittens that need a good home.

08/26/2023

We are open today! Stop on by for the best Jersey tomatoes and other veggies! Our honey came in as well! So far this tomato is the winner!

08/20/2023

We’re open today! Stop by for some fresh delicious tomatoes and other veggies!

08/19/2023

01/29/2023