Tom Burford, "Professor Apple," is a horticulturist, orchardist, and nurseryman. He is also a consultant specializing in the restoration, re-creation, and design of orchards at historic sites and private estates, as well as backyard and commercial orchards. He is the author of Apples: A Catalog of International Varieties and coauthor of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's The Best Apples to Buy and Grow. Tom presents lectures, seminars, and workshops nationally, and has appeared on NPR's All Things Considered to discuss heirloom apples. He lives in Lynchburg, VA.