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Our web site is updated nearly every day it seems with news, calendar of events, product announcements and additions to our ever evolving photo-album. This summary of site revisions has been requested by several regular visitors to this site - we hope you too will find it helpful and check back often! |
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| July 2008 |   07/19/08Par-A-Sol has introduced several new, creative designs of hummingbird feeders and we have finally added the complete line of the popular Holland Hill hummer feeders...voted #1 by hummingbirds at HighPointe field testing labs » » Bonus: we've also added some pictures to our "events & activities" section of Photo-Album » » |
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| 07/14/08 Looking for a great window-mount hummingbird feeder to lure the birds up-close? Aspects™ has created a brilliant new design with built-in ant-mote called the Jewel Box Window Hummingbird Feeder » » |
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 07/13/08Happy Birthday America! We ponder such patriotic sentiments each time we present merchandise made right here in the USA by our neighbors and fellow citizens. Especially when we eliminate another foreign extruded import item from our inventory in favor of American crafts and quality products. So, it is with red, white and blue pride that we felt prompted to add another posting to our periodic feature: Notes from Louise » » |
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 07/08/08Fresh from the sawdust filled workshops at GoodPlanet...something new: the Peanut Butter Paddle! Just smear peanut butter mixture into the shallow holes and watch birds flock to this cute little feeder! More info » » |
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| 07/07/08 Additions to our Photo Album: 1. bluebird images from friend which also illustrates that nicely made, quality goods can provide years of enjoyment! » » 2. hummingbird and American kestrel » » 3. spiney softshell turtle » » 4. praying mantis » » |
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| June 2008 |  06/23/08We've added the current list of cool summer activities at J.J.'s on our "events page" - sign up now for your favorite programs » » |
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| 06/19/08 We've archived all the 2007 updates from this section into a separate page: 2007 update-archives » » |
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 06/17/08It's shaped like a nut - to be filled with nuts - designed to appeal to critters and birds who like nuts... » » |
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 06/04/08It's Slinky®, It's Slinky®....fun for a girl and a boy! » » |
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| May 2008 |  05/22/08Fred W. of Grand Blanc has kindly shared several pictures for our photo-album: white-tailed deer feeding from a snappy system he build, frolicking young fox....and a rather vocal pheasant. Cheryl from Fenton has photos of Luna and Polyphemus moths. See more » » |
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 05/20/08Imagine the joy of discovery as you polish your own Petoskey stone slab to a rich shine...examining all the detail of the fossilized coral imbedded in the stone » » |
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 05/19/08Bringing birds up close to observe never was easier with this neat window-mount feeder by Duncraft®. Details » » |
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| 05/18/08 Our friends at Erva Tool created a neat, simple steel hanger that fits common 1" tubular steel poles - ideal for adding a natural looking free-form hook to hang light-weight feeders » » |
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 05/17/08Water features will attract and delight backyard birds and habitat! We offer a variety of bird baths, misters, drippers, and other accessories, including this new copper fountain dripper » » |
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 05/16/08The original "anti-squirrel" hanging feeder: the Sky Cafe® by Arundale now is available with a green "roof" or dome (also available with traditional clear dome). Northern Cardinal's love this feeder! Squirrels may love it too but the slope of dome is too steep for them to hang on to! Ha! See our "feeder page" for details » » |
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 05/15/08She...was hired as a Gardner, and loved her job. Living life to the fullest...Happy with her work gloves and watering can she finally felt that she was in harmony with the environment... [link] |
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 05/14/08Ok, some images do not readily convey the functionality. But this handy 'lil durable plastic cylinder can transform your hanging tube feeder into a rigid pole mounted feeder in seconds. » » |
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| 05/13/08 Aspects™ has re-engineered their popular Super Dome and Super Tube Top II - large domes...ideal for keeping seed dry in the large Aspects Big Tube feeders. These domes, at 18" in diameter, are also effective in repelling squirrels (depending on the set-up). See more at our "Tube Feeder Page" » » |
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 05/12/08 and 05/11/08Our photo-album online continues to grow...we've added new pictures to our "Birds & Feeders" section submitted by friends from Holly and Grand Blanc. Take a peak » » |
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 05/09/08Just in time for gardeners: our collection of high-quality pruning shears, knee pads, and other handy tools is in full-bloom...just scan thru our garden page » » |
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| 05/08/08 Now in-stock: A handy new audio field guide called Backyard  Birdsong
which combines audio bird songs with text and illustrations of backyard birds » »05/07/08 |
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| 05/06/08 Looking for the perfect habitat for bugs, butterflies - we have quite a collection of "bug tents" and other dwellings for observation and safe storage of butterflies, moths and other critters » » |
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 05/05/08Natural unpasteurized honey from a local beekeeper » » |
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| April 2008 |  04/24/08Two noteworthy updates: 1) Events Calendar reflects activities slated thru June 2008 » » and... 2) new article about the benefits of bird feeding has been posted in "Louise Notes" a regular feature here at our website » » |
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| 04/23/08 New Remembrance Banner - may be used indoors or outdoors steel construction » » |
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 04/22/08Almost every backyard bird watcher is familiar with the sickening thump of a wild bird hitting a glass window or door. Often, birds do this accidentally because they do not see the glass. Rather they see the reflection on the glass surface of surrounding habitat or sky, and so they unknowingly fly into the hard glass surface. We get a lot of calls this time of year from customers seeking solutions to "window strikes" - so it's timely that we now stock the new Window Alert™ hawk silhouette decal » » |
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| 04/20/08 We're "in-the-news" again this Sunday: Flint Journal celebrating Earth Day has a number of articles » » Grand Blanc News Columnist Jack Blosser writes about his recent Nature Hike experience » » |
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 04/17/08All natural chewing gum - Glee Gum » » |
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| 04/16/08 Our spring '08 newsletter: JJ Cardinal's Notebook is on-line and in-color! » » |
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 04/05/08We have heard how the wonderful properties of tart cherries help to maintain healthy hips and joints...so when we heard about Hip Bones™ and Hip Flex™ for your domesticated cats and dogs - we were eager to give 'em a try! More info » » |
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 04/04/08We just received a handsome collection of handsewn aprons from Gale Grafe with several new bird lover fabrics designs. More info » » |
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 04/03/08Just in time for hummer migration: new Copper Creations Hummingbird feeders and decorative hooks » » 04/02/08 |
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| March 2008 |  03/31/08TV-12, our local ABC-TV affiliate, was at JJ's the other day to shoot a story for their "Monday's Child" series. Take a peak » » |
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| 03/21/08 We finally got a small handful of pictures posted in our Photo-Album for a variety of events and activities from last fall and this past winter. Follow this link and take a peak » » |
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 03/20/08Creative welcome plaques - Clay Forms by Janet Ontko » » |
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 03/08/08New from Burts Bees great products to nourish your body from head to toe: Radiance Exfoliating Body Bar, Exfoliating Body Wash, Milk & Shea Hand Soap » » Effective solutions for staying soft and smooth all over: Naturally Ageless Night Crème, Muscle Mend, and Ageless Day Lotion » » |
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 03/03/08In search of a simple, yet highly effective, accurate weather predicting instrument? » » Updates to our photo-album: waxwings, hummers & bluebirds! » » |
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| 03/02/08 We're delighted by the positive consumer reaction to our decision to eliminate disposable plastic bags at J.J. Cardinal's. And word is getting out, thanks to positive press coverage like an article in today's paper (Grand Blanc News from the fine folks at the Flint Journal). A better solution? Durable, reusable cotton totes available at J.J. Cardinal's! » » |
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| February 2008 |  02/28/08Getting ready for Bluebirds? Here's a new feeder design by Birds Choice™ that helps you offer mealworms, suet and seeds - all in one handy covered package! » » |
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 02/22/08Every once in a while, the game changes. Aspects Quality bird feeding equipment: Lifetime warranty, Quick-Clean™ removable base - just press two buttons. And now, blue. more info » » |
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 02/21/08Our library is constantly evolving with new titles of nature reference books, field guides, and this time of year: plenty of adorable children's selections like Peter Rabbit » » Heirloom toys from Maple Landmark Woodcrafters » » |
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| 02/06/08 It's about cotton-pickin' time! We're now stocking Reusable Canvass Totes. » » Related article: see Louise's Notes » » |
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 02/05/08We found these neat hand-turned wren houses crafted on lathe from a single, solid block of weather-resistant aromatic cedar. Equally impressive: they are made right in the greater US of A. more info » » |
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| 02/04/08 We're never quite certain why Droll Yankee's occasionally discontinues manufacturing some feeder styles like the infamous model #PK, "Peter's Pride", or the B7-R "Reserve". Fortunately we found a source who still had a few of each in-stock! More info » » |
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 02/03/08Squirrel and birds in your habitat will be impressed seeing a dozen ears of cob corn hanging off this neat feeder » »
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| January 2008 | 01/27/08 Some items in the store are just too cool to adequately represent them on the web - example: new glass chimes by Michigan Artist Greg Steele » » |
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 01/26/08Check out the new interactive toys and science projects like the Insect Lore Earthworm Nursery, and more, all on our "kids page" » » |
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 01/25/08More great birding and nature photos from our customers and friends: green heron, blue heron, and a monarch chrysalis attached to a screen door. That, and a whole lot more in our photo-album. » » |
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| 01/24/08 Our upcoming Events & Activities Calendar put us "in-the-news" again this month...see the article written by the Grand Blanc View » » |
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 01/17/08Creative garden art always puts a smile on visitors faces, such as several new pieces from Carruth Studios - where George Carruth produces some interesting, true American Sculpture » » |
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| 01/02/08 Simple solutions are often the best solutions - and GoodPlanet™ has a new, great, simple suet feeding solution: introducing....the Suet Stick! » » See also, the new "Suet Sucker" window mount suet cage » » |
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archives of "updates" from: 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003 | |
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