Salt Wind, Rising Water (Paperback)

Paperback. We started off, my wife Anne and I, with a big field, bare except for grass and rushes and, along one ditch, a couple of old elder trees, and at the end a big willow bush, probably marking a division of land. Thirty years later it is a wood, a garden, with an orchard of apples and soft fruit, and it is full of birdsong. The work of many hands has gone into making it: some hands have been directly laid on; a great many other people provided inspiration.Salt Wind, Rising Water is a gentle ode to nature and a captivating account of how two Dubliners transformed two wild, windswept acres on Sligos north coast into a thriving wood, orchard, and garden. Over thirty years, John S. Doyle and his family were welcomed into a vibrant community of writers, painters, and small farmers who encouraged their vision and shared in their journey.Battling harsh winters, salt-laden winds and dramatic storms, the couple learned resilience, patience, and the hard-earned rewards of working with the land. Doyle reflects on the highs and lows of this decades-long endeavour; its setbacks, small miracles, and the deep connection to place that grew alongside the trees.Blending nature writing, memoir, and practical guidance, this book offers inspiration for anyone dreaming of creating a landscape on a modest budget. At its heart, this is a story of cultivating beauty, nurturing community, and discovering the quiet magic of helping a place take root. John S. Doyle is one of the most recognisable voices on Irish radio. In Salt Wind, Rising Water - part nature book and part memoir - he reflects on the joy of creating a landscape, and about the community who helped to make it. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…