WenMor Urban Farm is rooted in a simple belief: when we nurture the land, the land nurtures us back.

WenMor Urban Farm grew from a simple spark — two San Diegans, one documentary, and a shared “we could do that.” After watching Kiss the Ground, we (Ian and Nichelle) followed our curiosity straight into the soil. We moved, found a little patch of land, and started learning everything we could about compost, critters, and growing food that actually nourishes people.

Ian brought his garden‑educator magic, insect obsession, and years of community farming. Nichelle brought her project‑manager brain, love for animals, and a budding passion for horticultural therapy. Together, we founded WenMor Urban Farm in 2024.

Today, we tend soil, build gardens, support neighbors, and create spaces where people and plants can thrive side by side. A little whimsy, a lot of heart, and a belief that small urban plots can spark big change.

Our Story

Our Team

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Ian Moreland

Co-Founder & Lead Grower

Ian is the heart of WenMor’s soil. A native San Diegan, lifelong insect enthusiast, and community garden educator, he brings a rare blend of curiosity, science, and soul to everything he grows. As a Master Gardener, Master Composter, soil farmer, and Green Space Manager with Project New Village, Ian leads our cultivation, harvesting, and food distribution with a regenerative lens.

He’s trained in permaculture design, completed farmer training at Solidarity Farm, and proudly serves in PNV’s Growers Collective. Whether he’s teaching kids about pollinators or building healthy soil from the ground up, Ian keeps WenMor rooted, thriving, and always buzzing with life.

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Co-Founder & Program Director

Nichelle Wentz

Nichelle brings the heart, harmony, and big‑picture vision to WenMor Urban Farm. A native San Diegan with a project‑manager mind and a deep love for animals, she blends organization with intuition in a way that keeps the farm grounded and growing.

She’s a Master Composter, soil farmer, permaculture‑trained grower, and active member of Project New Village’s Growers Collective. As Vice President of the Paradise Hills Foundation and a horticultural therapy student, Nichelle is passionate about creating spaces where people feel welcomed, supported, and connected to the land.