Exclusive: Poet laureate says new book, inspired by wildlife at Cornish garden, is a plea for humans to slow down and reflectHis new poems celebrate the extraordinary homes of the creatures tucked away, usually out of sight, within the verdant nooks and crannies of the Lost Gardens of Heligan.But during a stroll with the Guardian around the sub-tropical garden on the south coast of Cornwall, the poet laureate, Simon Armitage, explained how the pieces could also be taken as a plea for humans to slow down, think about the damage we are causing to the natural world and, hopefully, do something about it.Armitage will appear at the inaugural Heligan Homecoming festival, from 13 to 22 June.Dwell by Simon Armitage (Faber & Faber, £10). To support the Guardian, order your copy at guardianbookshop.com. Delivery charges may apply. Continue reading...