By Roxsy Lin | Edited by Patricia GuadalupeWhen you set foot in Huerta del Valle, the beauty of the place strikes you. María Alonso started Huerta del Valle to provide organic food for her family and improve community health. Photo by Eileen Solorzano for palabraFor Alonso, Huerta del Valle isn’t just a garden — it’s a refuge. Maricela Contreras makes tortillas for visitors at Huerta del Valle. Photo by Eileen Solorzano for palabraLupita, a gardener and worker at Huerta del Valle, selects zucchini from harvest crates.