May 25, 2020
Evergreen by Melodie Muggy
Melodie Muggy encourages us to “respect the soil” through her beautiful poem and photo collage.
May 24, 2020
A Truth From My Weeping Eyes by Mahik’s
Poet Mahik’s shares an eye-opening poem, written from the perspective of mother Earth.
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 23, 2020
A Stranger Came And Talked About Iceland by Liliana E. Guzmán
Poet Liliana E. Guzmán paints the scenery of Iceland.
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 19, 2020
Tune-In Tuesdays #70: Maxine Ashley on “Runaway”
After diving into the music industry at 13-years-old and getting signed by Pharrell Williams just a few years later, Maxine Ashley has established herself as a fierce, independent R&B/pop artist and model.
Last month, the unbelievably down to Earth and lovable artist released her very candid single, “Runaway,” which details the rollercoaster of learning to be honest with yourself and your partner in a relationship.
Recently, we spoke to Ashley via telephone to learn more about her start in music and the story behind “Runaway.”