OUR STORY
Family-Owned
At Shickasheen Farm, Inc, our passion for plants and gardening has been with us since we opened our doors in 1976. While Mary and her late husband Leo, originally used the property to care for race horses they soon found themselves growing field mums in what is now West Kingston Park. From there, they grew into a small nursery with a gift shop featuring Mary's handmade crafts.
In 2021, Mary retired at 95 years old and handed over the reigns to her grandson, Rob, and his wife Emma.
Today, we have expanded the our offerings to include perennials, shrubs, houseplants, gifts and more. We are proud to continue the legacy that Mary and Leo have created and strive to provide excellent customer service and high-quality plants to our customers.
Read more about our story in South County Life Magazine's October 2022 issue.
ABOUT SHICKASHEEN FARM
At Shickasheen Farm, Inc, we are dedicated to providing high-quality plants and a unique shopping experience for our customers. Our growing garden center offers a wide variety of products for all your gardening needs. From soil and fertilizer to tools and decor, we have everything you need to create beautiful gardens and outdoor spaces. We are passionate about gardening and we are always ready to provide expert advice and guidance to our customers. Visit us today to see why Shickasheen Farm is the go-to garden center in southern Rhode Island.
Why the name Shickasheen? It's the name of the creek that runs along the edge of the property. It's Native American for "great spring".
GROWING SHICKASHEEN
My wife, Emma, and I took over Shickasheen Farm from my grandmother in 2021, just three weeks before our son, Chase, was born.
Together, along with tremendous help from our friends and family, we have significantly grown Shickasheen. We still have a long way to go and many plans ahead of us, but we truly can not do what we do without the support and loyalty from our customers. My grandmother was here for over 45 years and we hope to be here for another 45 and beyond.
- Rob Phaneuf