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Backyard Ecology™

Hosted by Shannon Trimboli · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 116 episodes

★★★★★5.0(14 ratings · Apple Podcasts)

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About this podcast

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 busy homeowners in the eastern U.S. create thriving backyard ecosystems they can enjoy and be proud of. 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

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Shannon Trimboli hosts Backyard Ecology™, a leisure show with 116 episodes published.

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New Research Reveals Diet of Baby Eastern Bluebirds

May 7, 202629mEp. 115

Summary 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 easter

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More than just a forest: Our surprisingly diverse eastern ecosystems

Feb 18, 202621mEp. 114

Summary 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

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How to Be Successful with Your Habitat Goals

Jan 8, 202610mEp. 113

Summary 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

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Short's aster: A beautiful late season extravaganza for pollinators

Oct 23, 20257mEp. 112

Summary 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 ).

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The Science Behind "Leave the Leaves"

Oct 9, 202547mEp. 111

Summary "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.

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Black-eyed Susan: A must-have for the pollinator garden

Sep 25, 20259mEp. 110

Summary 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 o

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A Bad Naturalist's Journey to Restore a Mountaintop Meadow

Sep 11, 20251h 22mEp. 109

Summary 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 exci

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Native Plants That Attract Hummingbirds to Eastern U.S. Gardens

Aug 28, 202513mEp. 108

Summary 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

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Gardening for Moths: Why It's Important for Backyard Conservation

Aug 7, 20251h 11mEp. 107

Summary 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

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9 Native Blueberries You Can Grow in the Home Landscape

Jul 10, 202514mEp. 106

Summary Our native Vacciniums , what we commonly call the blueberries, are keystone plants which support tons of pollinators and wildlife. They also produce yummy berries which we can eat. In this episode, we talk about

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Choose the Best Native Milkweed for Your Eastern U.S. Garden

Jun 26, 202519mEp. 105

Summary Milkweeds are a common component of butterfly and pollinator gardens. Not only are they important for monarch caterpillars, but they are also used by a wide variety of pollinators. There are lots of different spe

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Laurel Wilt: How Tiny Beetles Can Kill Huge Trees

Jun 12, 20251h 17mEp. 104

Summary In this episode, we dive deep into Laurel Wilt Disease which is a vascular wilt disease affecting trees in the Lauraceae family, such as sassafras, spicebush, and redbay. We discuss its history, how it spreads, e

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Virginia strawberry: A Beautiful, Tasty, and Underutilized Native Groundcover

May 29, 20256mEp. 103

Summary The Virginia strawberry ( Fragaria virginiana ) is our most widespread native wild strawberry in the eastern U.S. It supports a wide range of pollinators and wildlife. It can also make an amazing groundcover in a

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Ironweed's Beauty and Ecological Value in Your Garden: Mt. Cuba's Vernonia Trial

May 15, 202557mEp. 102

Summary Each fall, the beautiful, rich, purple blooms of ironweeds ( Vernonia spp.) grace fields and open areas throughout much of the eastern U.S. They are an ecological powerhouse for pollinators and wildlife, includin

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Eastern Carpenter Bees: How to Peacefully Co-exist and Why They Are Important

May 1, 202515mEp. 101

Summary While carpenter bees get a bad rap, they are also important pollinators and play a vital role in the ecosystem. Their bad reputation can also sometimes be overblown. So, let's talk a little bit about carpenter be

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Doug Tallamy's Habitat Restoration Story and How You Can Help Save Nature

Apr 17, 202549mEp. 100

Summary Dr. Doug Tallamy shares the story of how he and his wife transformed their newly built home located on a former hayfield into a thriving forest ecosystem. We talk about how they got started, their struggles along

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Darkness Matters: Light Pollution's Threats and Simple Ways to Help

Apr 3, 202510mEp. 99

Summary Darkness is a vital, and often overlooked, component of our ecosystems. Unfortunately, we're losing it to light pollution. Decreasing the light pollution around your home will not only benefit the environment but

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BirdCast: Revealing the Mysteries of Bird Migration

Mar 20, 20251h 14mEp. 98

Summary Twice a year billions of birds migrate across the U.S. We've only recently discovered just how large that number really is. Being able to quantify that number is thanks to a large degree to a program called BirdC

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How to Do Spring Garden Cleanup for Pollinators and Wildlife

Mar 6, 202510mEp. 97

Summary As gardeners, it's common to get the gardening itch in late winter and early spring. The temptation to finish cleaning up our gardens during this time is a natural temptation. However, when doing your spring gard

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Exploring the Fascinating World of Ground Nesting Bees

Feb 20, 202546mEp. 96

Summary Ground nesting bees represent a significant portion of our native bee population, yet they often go unnoticed due to their solitary nature and unique nesting habits. In this episode, we dive into the fascinating

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Backyard Ecology™ is hosted by Shannon Trimboli. The show is categorised under leisure (home) and has published 116 episodes.

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Backyard Ecology™ has published 116 episodes.

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