- 118
- Episodes
- 9
- Transcribed
- 148
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2020
- First episode
About Backyard Ecology
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
- Publisher
- Shannon Trimboli
- Category
- leisure · science
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 27 Oct 2020
- Latest episode
- 10 Sept 2026
Latest episodes
9 of 118 episodes have a transcript.

10 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Best Goldenrods for Home Gardens: Mount Cuba Trial Results Tell All

23 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT
Goldenrod Geek-out! What You Need to Know About This Ecological Powerhouse!

3 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
Simple Ways to Help Eastern Bluebirds
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Best Goldenrods for Home Gardens: Mount Cuba Trial Results Tell All
Published 10 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] We basically are observing those plants on a weekly basis during the growing season. We are recording everything that that plant is doing when it starts to bloom, how it's performing in terms of the sturdiness of the stems, the presentation of the foliage and the flowers. So all those kind of horticultural qualities we're paying attention to, trying to in some way define and categorize the beauty that these native plants are providing to the landscape. But also during those trials, we are also interested in the value that these native plants are providing. And value that we're looking at is how these plants can benefit wildlife in a cultivated setting. […]
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- Sam Hoadley
- Ashley Kennedy
- Dr Albert "Bud" Mayfield
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- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.9 / 5
- 86 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 62 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100
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- Quality
- 73
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 0
- Engagement
- 91
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