Aerial view of Jalma Farms, Magnolia Lake and Mill Creek looking out to sea.
Magnolia Lake was created in 1680s by damming up Mill Creek. By doing so they could run the Mill whenever they wanted instead of relying on the tides. 110 years ago it was used to run the machinery for canning tomatoes.
The meadow with Mill Creek running out to the bay.
Aronia Berry just budding mid April
Aronia Berry plants in bloom April/May
Aronia Berry puts it's leaves out first and then blooms
Aronia Berries ripen at the end of August
We prune our Beach Plums into tree form for fruit production and management of the orchard,.
Honey Bees really love Beach Plum blossoms. One of the first things flowering in the spring.
Pollinators, so important.
A Honey Bee swarm in a Beach Plum tree. We rescued them and gave them a proper Bee House!
Beach Plums nestle underneath their leaves
We did not harvest this tree!
Jalma Farms donates hundreds of Beach Plums to numerous Municipalities. The Dunes do not live by grass alone!
Beach Plum flowering on the beach end of April to May
All of our products are made with More Fruit and less sugar.
Dairy Free, Nut Free, GMO Free, Gluten Free. NEVER any preservatives or artificial ingredients!
2424 Route 9, PO Box 42
Ocean View, NJ 08230