Ben Jacob

Clandestine conservationist. Author, adventurer, British orchid saviour. Let's talk on @outlaworchid

[Ben Jacob @benjamin_writer]

I have been very X-silent... partly writing, partly researching, partly being suitably grumpy on here: Completely free, take a listen and share : https://t.co/hqMvUL1UUn

[Orchid Outlaw @OutlawOrchid]

Many thanks to all involved in the short listing of The Orchid Outlaw for the prestigious Richard Jeffries Award. Very proud. 👏👏👏

[Books in the Park Festival @booksinthepark]

From debut fiction to daring memoir, there’s something for everyone at #BooksinthePark festival. Join us on Saturday 13th April @BeckenhamPark for a day of talks, walks, nature, writing and stories 🌳 Tickets available now https://t.co/MQRXFqqQOY

[Orchid Outlaw @OutlawOrchid]

Not long now! Weather is looking good (for a change) too. 😊

[Orchid Outlaw @OutlawOrchid]

Brand new and in time for orchid season - the beautiful paperback of The Orchid Outlaw has just arrived 😊 Look out for me at a few events over the next couple of months! Thank you to everyone who made this possible 🙏

[John Murray Press @johnmurrays]

It's #NationalOrchidDay! How far would you go to save these beautiful flowers?

Ben Jacob (@OutlawOrchid) has made it his mission to rescue Britain's rare orchids from extinction, risking everything in the process

📚 https://t.co/ggxE4XWtCQ

[Orchid Outlaw @OutlawOrchid]

Hope to see you next Thursday - information and tickets via https://t.co/TtVnemJWDT

[Orchid Outlaw @OutlawOrchid]

I’m delighted to be appearing with the wonderful writer and botanist, Leif Bersweden, at Waterstones, Bristol Galleries, 7pm, November 28th. Treat yourself to a little pre-pre-Xmas botanical fun! Booking info here:

https://t.co/U7BVYhLFnE
@LeifBersweden @waterstones

[Angelina Jones @AMTJones1966]

Well done & thank you to Ben Jacob @benjamin_writer , fighting the good fight for Native Orchids @BBOWT @IoloWilliams2 @ChrisGPackham @WildlifeMag @BBCSpringwatch @kewgardens @GWmag @TitchmarshShow @LynneLambourne @Natures_Voice @Waterstones @HardyOrchidSoc @WomensInstitute

[Patrick Walsh @Walsh_e_Patrick]

“That made me nervous - the penalties are quite severe: £5,000 per uprooted plant or six months in prison…”

The Observer magazine today with a great piece on why Ben Jacob, author of THE ORCHID OUTLAW, has been risking a criminal record to save British orchids from developers.

[Ben Jacob @benjamin_writer]

Thank you for inviting me to talk about The Orchid Outlaw at the @daylesfordfarm 20th anniversary celebrations today. What a lovely venue and great crowd. Hope to see you next year!

[Gerry Foley @GerryFoleyTV]

Find out more in person at 1pm with the highly dedicated /motivated @OutlawOrchid in person @scarboroughbook A plant with so many extraordinary stories across millennia !

[Gerry Foley @GerryFoleyTV]

Great to talk to you …. quite the personal mission alongside a deep commitment to leaving a better environment ( in every sense ) to the next generation @OutlawOrchid @benjamin_writer @scarboroughbook

[Books by the Beach @scarboroughbook]

Meet man on a mission today @benjamin_writer 1pm #Scarborough Queen St Church talking about his life as an orchid conservationist. Tickets on door. See you there.

[Orchid Outlaw @OutlawOrchid]

Learn about the book, breaking the law, and everything Britain’s orchids have taught me about the world, our place in it and how to save it. ⁦@Waterstones⁩

[FMcM @FMcMAssociates]

Meet a man on a misson!

Conservationist @benjamin_writer, author of #TheOrchirdOutlaw, is fighting to save @ukorchids. Meet him and hear his story at this year's #BooksByTheBeach in Scarborough on Sunday 11th June, 1pm for @scarboroughbook 📚

🎟️ Tickets: https://t.co/a3xw87Uz6X

[Books by the Beach @scarboroughbook]

Visited newly refurbished #Scarborough Library yet?
Pick up fab #bookfestival reads- open till 3pm! Full programme at https://t.co/lBC1ezobaH Tickets online here:- https://t.co/ZB7pv2B73V

@benjamin_writer @StuartMaconie @_F_B_G_ @doctorjamesfox @MadameGilflurt @NYCLibraries

[Books by the Beach @scarboroughbook]

It’s June & we’re on a countdown!
These brilliant authors appearing at #scarborough #bookfestival2023

Tickets here:- https://t.co/ZB7pv2B73V

Pls RT @doctorjamesfox @MadameGilflurt @alan_books @_F_B_G_ @benjamin_writer @jennycolgan @LindaGreenisms @StuartMaconie @GerryFoleyTV

[Orchid Outlaw @OutlawOrchid]

How rescuing doomed orchids turned me into an outlaw

https://t.co/xC3VkEOCSH

[Orchid Outlaw @OutlawOrchid]

Let’s talk about orchids, history, science, and breaking the law to save them