Tim Hensley works as a nurseryman, teacher, and freelance writer. His articles have appeared in a variety of publications including: Mother Earth New, Highlights for Children, Old House Journal, Fine Gardening, Small Farmer’s Journal, Old Farmer’s Almanac, Smithsonian Magazine, and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden Guidebook, The Best Apples to Buy and Grow. He lives with seven of his ten children on their Urban Homestead in Bristol, Virginia.