May 25, 2020
Evergreen by Melodie Muggy
Melodie Muggy encourages us to “respect the soil” through her beautiful poem and photo collage.
Tag: burgundyzine
May 24, 2020
Weekly Newsletter #74: Launches Galore
Needless to say, this has been a pretty big week for our community, with the launch of our Kickstarter, welcoming a new member aboard our team, and the final countdown before the release of “The Burgundy Zine #15: Go Green.”
But this isn’t the hype train’s final stop – far from it, in fact. We have a plethora of exciting content lined up for the week ahead. Not to mention, Thursday is the debut of the second bi-monthly issue of our digital magazine.
Before we get too ahead of ourselves, let’s dive into everything that has bloomed right before our very eyes over the last seven days.
May 22, 2020
To Walk the Sea by Sally Piper
Creative writing student Sally Piper shares an imagery-driven piece inspired by a local getaway near to her heart.
May 22, 2020
#HarvestAtHome During the COVID-19 Pandemic by The Subversive Gardener
Brooklyn-based organization The Subversive Gardener discusses their viral campaign to promote sustainable indoor gardening and connect New Yorkers with the global movement to grow your own food.
May 21, 2020
THE BURGUNDY ZINE KICKSTARTER IS NOW LIVE!
DRAWING TABLETS OUT, GET YOUR COMPUTER MICE READY. THE BURGUNDY ZINE MERCH STORE CAMPAIGN IS NOW LIVE ON KICKSTARTER!
May 20, 2020
African Violets: A Horticulturist’s Mutant Paradise
With showy blossoms ranging from blue to burgundy and white to green, it’s no wonder African violets (Saintpaulia Ionantha) are among the most popular houseplants across the world.
When gazing upon these vibrant, vivacious “violets” with their pinwheel stripes or “fantasy speckles,” one can’t help but wonder, “How the hell did we get here?”
The answer lies in almost a century of hybridization, accented and accelerated by a few decades of chemical mutagens and radiation, according to a 2017 Folia Horticulturae review.
May 19, 2020
Tune-In Tuesdays #70 BONUS: Mint on the Turbulence of the Digital Age
UK-based rock band Mint shares the story behind their latest single, “Turbulence.”
May 18, 2020
Mycelium: Man’s Unexpected Best Friend
Red speckles and poofy, majestical shapes that appear to be pulled straight from a fairy tale are most likely at the forefront of your mind when you think of mushrooms – or, perhaps, some colorful, swirly-whirly imagery and “hippie babble” come to mind.
But there’s far more to mushrooms than meets the eye. Mycelium, the vegetative part of fungi that forms during the hyphae growth stage of mushrooms, has piqued the interests of researchers around the globe.
In recent years, scientists have put mycelium under the microscope due to its physical strength and pharmacological properties. This has opened the floodgates for mycelia to serve as a natural construction compound for building houses or creating new medicines.
May 17, 2020
Weekly Newsletter #73: Stay Cool
At some point amidst the days that seem to blend together all too fluidly, summer has decided to remind us it’s just right around the corner with sunny skies and temperature highs of 85 degrees.
Stay cool and stay hydrated as we jump into this week’s recap.
May 16, 2020
Now Introducing: Burgundy Bug
You know her as the “bug behind the blog,” but did you know The Burgundy Zine editor burgundy bug is also a full-time freelancer?
That’s right, bug buddies. I’ve launched my own portfolio site, where you can learn more about the services I provide and inquire about working with me on your upcoming projects.