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Backyard Ecology
by Shannon Trimboli
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| Oct 22 | #99 | #60 |
Latest episodes
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Best Goldenrods for Home Gardens: Mount Cuba Trial Results Tell All
September 10, 2026 · 1 hr 0 minSummary In this episode, Sam Hoadley and I talk about the results of Mt. Cuba's Solidago Trials which evaluated how approximately 50 different goldenrod species performed in a garden setting. 3 things you'll learn from this episode…
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Goldenrod Geek-out! What You Need to Know About This Ecological Powerhouse!
July 23, 2026 · 58 minSummary In this episode, Sam Hoadley and I talk about how goldenrods (Solidago sp.) are keystone species and all the ecological roles that they play. We also touch on some of the evolving discussions and potential unintended consequences…
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Simple Ways to Help Eastern Bluebirds
June 3, 2026 · 37 minSummary In this episode, Ashley Kennedy and I discuss simple ways that anyone can help eastern bluebirds. Our discussion is based off her recently published research looking at the diets of nestling eastern bluebirds. You can find our…
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New Research Reveals Diet of Baby Eastern Bluebirds
May 7, 2026 · 29 minSummary In this episode, Ashley Kennedy and I discuss the results of her research on the diets of nestling eastern bluebirds. Ashley used GoPro cameras located on active bluebird nestboxes to take pictures of what eastern bluebirds were…
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More than just a forest: Our surprisingly diverse eastern ecosystems
February 18, 2026 · 22 minSummary The general impression that many people have is that prior to European settlement the whole eastern U.S. was one giant old growth forest. But that wasn't the case. Using an interdisciplinary approach, researchers over the last…
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How to Be Successful with Your Habitat Goals
January 8, 2026 · 10 minSummary When it comes to creating habitat, having a written set of goals can be extremely helpful in moving a task from the "I'll get to it someday" category to the "I'm actually going to get this done" category. But all too often, those…
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Short's aster: A beautiful late season extravaganza for pollinators
October 23, 2025 · 7 minSummary Late blooming native plants are crucial sources of pollen and nectar for pollinators. One of my favorite species that blooms in October, and often into early November, is Short's aster (Symphyotrichum shortii). 3 things you'll…
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The Science Behind "Leave the Leaves"
October 9, 2025 · 48 minSummary "Leave the leaves" has become an increasingly common mantra each fall. However, until recently little to no scientific research had been done to quantify impacts of leaving your leaves in a typical suburban yard. We discuss the…
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Black-eyed Susan: A must-have for the pollinator garden
September 25, 2025 · 9 minSummary Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is a beautiful native plant that can be found throughout most of the eastern U.S. and makes a great addition to pollinator and native plant gardens. It can grow in a variety of sunny to mostly…
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A Bad Naturalist's Journey to Restore a Mountaintop Meadow
September 11, 2025 · 1 hr 23 minSummary Paula Whyman shares her journey of trying to restore and manage a remnant prairie located on a Virginia mountaintop. Our conversation touches upon some of the challenges she faced, lessons she's learned, and exciting discoveries…
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Native Plants That Attract Hummingbirds to Eastern U.S. Gardens
August 28, 2025 · 13 minSummary Hummingbirds are probably one of the most beloved groups of birds that people want to attract to their yards. In this episode, I share 10 of my favorite native plants for attracting hummingbirds to gardens in the eastern U.S. 3…
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Gardening for Moths: Why It's Important for Backyard Conservation
August 7, 2025 · 1 hr 12 minSummary In this episode, we focus on the fascinating world of moths and why gardening for moths is so im-portant for any backyard ecologist. We also talk about specific native plants grow to attract moths, simple ways to observe moths…
About the show
Nature isn't just "out there" in some pristine, far-off location. It's all around us, including right outside our doors.
Hi, my name is Shannon Trimboli and I'm here to help people in the eastern U.S. create thriving ecosystems where they live, work, and play.
Join us as we ignite our curiosity and natural wonder, explore our yards and communities, and improve our local pollinator and wildlife habitat.
Learn more at: https://www.backyardecology.net/podcast