Mila is a writer and animist with a passion for traversing the unknown. Devoted to the Appalachian Mountains, they work closely with plants that are classified as poisonous, invasive, or have a misguided reputation. They also write and teach about developing relationships with an animate world, especially within the intersection of plants and death.

Spirit Dirt is a playground of printed word and art offerings that grow with each season. It is also home of The Poison Garden, a collaborative periodical made from people who work alongside powerful plants.