Kateri Zamastil waters a garden bed at the Cultivating Inclusion garden in Murrieta. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo
Cultivating Inclusion Farm is a testament to the vision of four women: Julia Caron, Samantha Morton, Doreen Camerota and Laura Valencia. These mothers of special needs children came together to create a haven for young adults with special needs and help them foster practical skills in a garden setting.The journey began in 2014 when a 3+ acre plot owned by the city of Murrieta became available. Seizing the opportunity, they signed a lease with the city and embarked on the journey to establish Cultivating Inclusion. The garden officially opened its gates in fall 2015, and many volunteers began to contribute their efforts.Later that year, Mary Ann Tams, a mother of four whose youngest child was diagnosed with Down syndrome, took the reins as garden director. With a history of involvem
