Nick Federoff's Bio
Business Number: 1-800-9NewYard
On-Air Gardening Diagnosis: 1-800-405-NICK "The place businesses and homeowners go when Google, YouTube, and the garden center all failed them." “As HGTV’s exclusive garden radio partner for 15 years, we helped connect national audiences with brands in a highly trusted environment. When HGTV chose to close its radio division due to internal restructuring, our platform continued independently—retaining the same loyal audience and delivering consistent results for advertisers.” With a foot-long beard that's as legendary as his expertise and a personality that lights up every room—and every airwave—Nick Federoff isn't your typical horticulturalist. He's the garden detective who diagnoses and eliminates plant, lawn, and landscape problems that keep coming back, delivering real solutions rooted in professional expertise rather than overpriced quick fixes. When gardens fail and frustration sets in, Nick Federoff steps in with answers that actually work. Since May 1986, this California native has captivated audiences with his national award-winning weekly radio show—the nation's only coast-to-coast friendly gardening program. Broadcasting from near downtown Los Angeles on the Environmental Media Broadcasting Radio Network every Saturday morning from 8-10 AM PST, Nick has turned horticultural wisdom into an art form that's both accessible and irresistible. |
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The Accolades That Speak Volumes
Nick Federoff doesn't just talk about gardening—he's been recognized at the highest levels for revolutionizing how America gardens. He was the first radio and television personality inducted into the Green Industry Hall of Fame, a distinction that speaks to his unparalleled impact on the field. The Cities of Long Beach and Montebello have honored him with Things Green Day Proclamations, while his alma mater inducted him into the Montebello High School Hall of Fame. The International Society of Arboriculture bestowed upon him the prestigious Harry J. Banker Gold Leaf Award, and his television show has earned several Telly Awards—the industry's seal of excellence.
But accolades only tell part of the story. What makes Nick Federoff extraordinary is how he translates complex horticultural science into practical wisdom that transforms landscapes and lives.
Nick Federoff doesn't just talk about gardening—he's been recognized at the highest levels for revolutionizing how America gardens. He was the first radio and television personality inducted into the Green Industry Hall of Fame, a distinction that speaks to his unparalleled impact on the field. The Cities of Long Beach and Montebello have honored him with Things Green Day Proclamations, while his alma mater inducted him into the Montebello High School Hall of Fame. The International Society of Arboriculture bestowed upon him the prestigious Harry J. Banker Gold Leaf Award, and his television show has earned several Telly Awards—the industry's seal of excellence.
But accolades only tell part of the story. What makes Nick Federoff extraordinary is how he translates complex horticultural science into practical wisdom that transforms landscapes and lives.
From Classroom to Living Room: Education That Captivates
As the nation's top garden expert, Federoff travels the country addressing contemporary environmental and biological issues while providing information and ideas for beginning and seasoned gardeners alike. His secret weapon? Edutainment. Whether he's commanding attention on his speaking circuit, fascinating students as a college workshop instructor, or engaging audiences as a seminar lecturer, Nick uses his lighthearted formula to make horticulture not just understandable—but unforgettable.
Armed with a degree in Ornamental Horticulture, he's an active member of the Garden Writers Association of America and holds lifetime honorary memberships in an impressive roster of organizations: the California Association of Nurserymen, International Society of Arboriculture, Southern California Turfgrass Council, Pesticide Applicators Professional Association, and Fullerton Arboretum. He's also a Master Gardener operated by the UC Cooperative Extension—credentials that prove his expertise runs as deep as the root systems he's famous for saving.
A Media Presence That's Impossible to Miss
Turn on your television, tune into your radio, or scroll through your streaming service—chances are, you've encountered Nick Federoff. He's made guest appearances on ABC's Carol & Marilyn Show, Fox Morning News, PAX TV's Great Day America, The Donny & Marie Show, Super Station KTLA, and evening newscasts on KCBS 2, KNBC 4, KABC 7, KCAL 9, KTTV 11, KCOP 13, and KOCE. He's been featured on Korean TV and Telemundo, proving that great gardening advice transcends language barriers.
As the on-air garden expert for Los Angeles CBS|KCAL 9 News every Saturday morning he has produced and starred in over 850 segments. Saturday mornings at 9AM he has hosted over 950 30-minute PBS television shows, Things Green, broadcast from flagship station KLCS-TV in Los Angeles. His written expertise has graced the pages of the Los Angeles Daily News, 27 local area newspapers, and has been featured in prestigious publications including Fortune Magazine® and is the author of Basic Elements of Pruning.
Subscribe to his YouTube channel at https://YouTube.com/@NickFederoff to access his treasure trove of diagnostic solutions—because sometimes the best answer is just one video away.
The Entrepreneurial Spirit That Built an Empire
Nick Federoff's journey began in the trenches—literally. Starting his career alongside his father Bill and brother Alex in the construction field, the family trio developed commercial real estate under the name A.N.B. Construction. When they expanded into landscape installation and weed abatement, A.N.B. Industries was born, eventually employing more than 60 full-time workers.
Nick was instrumental in building A.N.B. Industries into the largest weed abatement contractor in the United States. Armed with a Qualified Applicators License from the State of California, he executed contracts for major clients including the County of San Bernardino, Southern Pacific Railroad, City of La Habra, City of Rubidoux, and County of Orange. Within the landscape installation and maintenance division, he administered high-profile agreements with the Federal Reserve Bank of Los Angeles, County of Orange, Sunset State Beach, City of El Toro, City of Lake Forest, Kirk Paper, Public Storage, and Carl's Jr. Restaurants to name a few. He also provides on-going consultation work for the Richard Nixon Library & Museum, tailgate meetings with landscaping companies to Mrs. Jones' backyard plants.
As the nation's top garden expert, Federoff travels the country addressing contemporary environmental and biological issues while providing information and ideas for beginning and seasoned gardeners alike. His secret weapon? Edutainment. Whether he's commanding attention on his speaking circuit, fascinating students as a college workshop instructor, or engaging audiences as a seminar lecturer, Nick uses his lighthearted formula to make horticulture not just understandable—but unforgettable.
Armed with a degree in Ornamental Horticulture, he's an active member of the Garden Writers Association of America and holds lifetime honorary memberships in an impressive roster of organizations: the California Association of Nurserymen, International Society of Arboriculture, Southern California Turfgrass Council, Pesticide Applicators Professional Association, and Fullerton Arboretum. He's also a Master Gardener operated by the UC Cooperative Extension—credentials that prove his expertise runs as deep as the root systems he's famous for saving.
A Media Presence That's Impossible to Miss
Turn on your television, tune into your radio, or scroll through your streaming service—chances are, you've encountered Nick Federoff. He's made guest appearances on ABC's Carol & Marilyn Show, Fox Morning News, PAX TV's Great Day America, The Donny & Marie Show, Super Station KTLA, and evening newscasts on KCBS 2, KNBC 4, KABC 7, KCAL 9, KTTV 11, KCOP 13, and KOCE. He's been featured on Korean TV and Telemundo, proving that great gardening advice transcends language barriers.
As the on-air garden expert for Los Angeles CBS|KCAL 9 News every Saturday morning he has produced and starred in over 850 segments. Saturday mornings at 9AM he has hosted over 950 30-minute PBS television shows, Things Green, broadcast from flagship station KLCS-TV in Los Angeles. His written expertise has graced the pages of the Los Angeles Daily News, 27 local area newspapers, and has been featured in prestigious publications including Fortune Magazine® and is the author of Basic Elements of Pruning.
Subscribe to his YouTube channel at https://YouTube.com/@NickFederoff to access his treasure trove of diagnostic solutions—because sometimes the best answer is just one video away.
The Entrepreneurial Spirit That Built an Empire
Nick Federoff's journey began in the trenches—literally. Starting his career alongside his father Bill and brother Alex in the construction field, the family trio developed commercial real estate under the name A.N.B. Construction. When they expanded into landscape installation and weed abatement, A.N.B. Industries was born, eventually employing more than 60 full-time workers.
Nick was instrumental in building A.N.B. Industries into the largest weed abatement contractor in the United States. Armed with a Qualified Applicators License from the State of California, he executed contracts for major clients including the County of San Bernardino, Southern Pacific Railroad, City of La Habra, City of Rubidoux, and County of Orange. Within the landscape installation and maintenance division, he administered high-profile agreements with the Federal Reserve Bank of Los Angeles, County of Orange, Sunset State Beach, City of El Toro, City of Lake Forest, Kirk Paper, Public Storage, and Carl's Jr. Restaurants to name a few. He also provides on-going consultation work for the Richard Nixon Library & Museum, tailgate meetings with landscaping companies to Mrs. Jones' backyard plants.
The Gift of Gab Becomes a National Treasure
It didn't take long for people to recognize that Federoff had the "gift of gab." In May 1986, he was offered the opportunity to host a radio show on the West Coast's most powerful radio station—and he never looked back. The show's phenomenal success spawned a newsletter that evolved into Things Green Gardening Magazine, one of the country's leading horticultural publications during its time. The subscription-based monthly magazine opened doors to speaking engagements at media forums for Dow Chemical, Pesticide Applicators Professional Association, American Heart Association, Cal State Fullerton, and other prominent organizations.
Ever the entrepreneur, Nick sold the magazine to develop a line of liquid plant foods sold nationwide. The proceeds from those sales funded the expansion of A.N.B. Public Relations and Marketing and allowed him to syndicate what is now known as Nick Federoff on Gardening plus the award-winning daily short form program, the "Things Green Garden Minute." In January 2003, Federoff broke new ground again by launching The Green Industry Talk Show—the first program of its kind in audio history, specifically geared toward green industry professionals.
A Pioneer in Digital Broadcasting
Communication is Federoff's forte, and he's always been ahead of the curve. On July 25, 1999, he was awarded a blue ribbon from the State of California Orange County Fair for Best Radio Station, where he introduced the revolutionary concept of Internet radio to millions worldwide through AdrenalineRadio.com. He quickly followed with AdviceRadio.com. Both stations have garnered numerous "firsts" in broadcast journalism and technology advancement—too many to list, but each one a testament to his innovative vision.
Nick "retired" from the landscaping business in 1998 to focus on building radio programming. Beyond his own show, he's developed 28 long and short-form specialty programs hosted by experts in their respective fields—in both English and Spanish—for online listening pleasure and syndicated terrestrial broadcasting.
Words That Work Wonders
With his strong writing ability, Nick has crafted articles for trade publications, press releases, consumer awareness campaigns, and business profiles. As the Internet blossomed, so did his client list, with Nick providing content, blogs, and website development for a growing roster of businesses and organizations.
A Heart for Sustainable Education
When Nick Federoff supports a cause, he commits completely. He's intimately involved with Sustainable Environmental Education (SEE), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to making environmental education accessible to all. He has written and been awarded grants upwards of $100,000 plus help maintain fundraising opportunities for specialty programs such as Project Youth Grow.
Product Testing
EVERYONE wants Nick to endorse their products and/or services, however, he's very particular with what he recommends. They must meet rigorous requirements before they see the light of day on any of his platforms. Testing, sometimes for years, is done at the ThingsGreen.com Botanical Gardens by Nick himself and his hand selected team. Each product is scrutinized and put to the test. Plants, fertilizers, insecticides, etc. are tested in the state-of-the-art greenhouse, in the outdoor experimental garden, and given to everyday landscapers for their review under harsh working conditions. Service providers are shadowed by Nick himself then he interviews the clients to see if they pass the test. The list goes on but rest assured if the product or services get the stamp of approval you can't put a price on that.
The Diagnosis Expert Gardens Trust
"I diagnose and eliminate plant, lawn, and landscape problems that keep coming back—giving homeowners, serious gardeners, and businesses real solutions with professional horticulture expertise, not overpriced quick fixes." - Nick Federoff
When your garden is failing and you've exhausted every resource, when Google searches lead nowhere and YouTube tutorials don't address your specific problem, when even the garden center shrugs their shoulders—that's when you call Nick Federoff. He's built a reputation on solving the unsolvable, diagnosing the mysterious, and delivering solutions that last. Call 24/7 1-800-405-NICK(6425).
This is more than a biography—it's an invitation to experience horticulture through the eyes of someone who's lived it, built it, broadcast it, and revolutionized it. Nick Federoff isn't just a garden expert. He's the garden expert who makes the impossible grow. For advertising opportunities, consultations, blogs, videos call his business line at 1-800-9NEW-YARD (800-963-9927).
It didn't take long for people to recognize that Federoff had the "gift of gab." In May 1986, he was offered the opportunity to host a radio show on the West Coast's most powerful radio station—and he never looked back. The show's phenomenal success spawned a newsletter that evolved into Things Green Gardening Magazine, one of the country's leading horticultural publications during its time. The subscription-based monthly magazine opened doors to speaking engagements at media forums for Dow Chemical, Pesticide Applicators Professional Association, American Heart Association, Cal State Fullerton, and other prominent organizations.
Ever the entrepreneur, Nick sold the magazine to develop a line of liquid plant foods sold nationwide. The proceeds from those sales funded the expansion of A.N.B. Public Relations and Marketing and allowed him to syndicate what is now known as Nick Federoff on Gardening plus the award-winning daily short form program, the "Things Green Garden Minute." In January 2003, Federoff broke new ground again by launching The Green Industry Talk Show—the first program of its kind in audio history, specifically geared toward green industry professionals.
A Pioneer in Digital Broadcasting
Communication is Federoff's forte, and he's always been ahead of the curve. On July 25, 1999, he was awarded a blue ribbon from the State of California Orange County Fair for Best Radio Station, where he introduced the revolutionary concept of Internet radio to millions worldwide through AdrenalineRadio.com. He quickly followed with AdviceRadio.com. Both stations have garnered numerous "firsts" in broadcast journalism and technology advancement—too many to list, but each one a testament to his innovative vision.
Nick "retired" from the landscaping business in 1998 to focus on building radio programming. Beyond his own show, he's developed 28 long and short-form specialty programs hosted by experts in their respective fields—in both English and Spanish—for online listening pleasure and syndicated terrestrial broadcasting.
Words That Work Wonders
With his strong writing ability, Nick has crafted articles for trade publications, press releases, consumer awareness campaigns, and business profiles. As the Internet blossomed, so did his client list, with Nick providing content, blogs, and website development for a growing roster of businesses and organizations.
A Heart for Sustainable Education
When Nick Federoff supports a cause, he commits completely. He's intimately involved with Sustainable Environmental Education (SEE), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to making environmental education accessible to all. He has written and been awarded grants upwards of $100,000 plus help maintain fundraising opportunities for specialty programs such as Project Youth Grow.
Product Testing
EVERYONE wants Nick to endorse their products and/or services, however, he's very particular with what he recommends. They must meet rigorous requirements before they see the light of day on any of his platforms. Testing, sometimes for years, is done at the ThingsGreen.com Botanical Gardens by Nick himself and his hand selected team. Each product is scrutinized and put to the test. Plants, fertilizers, insecticides, etc. are tested in the state-of-the-art greenhouse, in the outdoor experimental garden, and given to everyday landscapers for their review under harsh working conditions. Service providers are shadowed by Nick himself then he interviews the clients to see if they pass the test. The list goes on but rest assured if the product or services get the stamp of approval you can't put a price on that.
The Diagnosis Expert Gardens Trust
"I diagnose and eliminate plant, lawn, and landscape problems that keep coming back—giving homeowners, serious gardeners, and businesses real solutions with professional horticulture expertise, not overpriced quick fixes." - Nick Federoff
When your garden is failing and you've exhausted every resource, when Google searches lead nowhere and YouTube tutorials don't address your specific problem, when even the garden center shrugs their shoulders—that's when you call Nick Federoff. He's built a reputation on solving the unsolvable, diagnosing the mysterious, and delivering solutions that last. Call 24/7 1-800-405-NICK(6425).
This is more than a biography—it's an invitation to experience horticulture through the eyes of someone who's lived it, built it, broadcast it, and revolutionized it. Nick Federoff isn't just a garden expert. He's the garden expert who makes the impossible grow. For advertising opportunities, consultations, blogs, videos call his business line at 1-800-9NEW-YARD (800-963-9927).