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Big River Nurseries

Mendocino, California

On the site of the historic China Gardens which were begun sometime between 1852 and 1867. Here was a community garden provided by the property owners most likely for a share of the produce/fruit. The location was chosen due to a spring that supplied water during the "dry season". The spring fed a small dug pond and is now filling a large pond, dug in the late 1960's or early 1970's. Springs are rare along the coast. We began farming in 1985 and were certified organic by CCOF in 1989. All production is used by our onsite restaurant The Ravens at the Stanford Inn by the Sea.

General Info

Farmer

Jeff Stanford and Syd Grange

Address

P.O. Box 487 Mendocino, California 95460

Email

concierge@stanfordinn.com

Phone

7079375615

Date Modified

December 2, 2025

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Farmers Market Details

Mendocino Village Farmers' Market

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Certified Products

  • Greenhouse Crops
  • Medicinal Herbs
  • Mixed Vegetables
  • Ornamentals/Flowers

Certified Processed Products

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