A buried system like this one can still be useful outside of apartment buildings or in cities with compost restrictions.

Turn old wood pallets into a planter designed just for your space. Better yet, if you already have the tools, this stylish DIY could be completely free.

Practical Projects for Self-Sufficiency (Cold Springs Press, 2014), by Chris Peterson and Philip Schmidt, shows you exactly how to build dozens of projects for a self-sufficient lifestyle, with ...

Whether you're looking to nourish your garden with nutrient-rich soil or want to help fight food waste, learning how to compost is a great way to give back to the planet — and you don't even need a ...

Roman Gonzalez is the creator of the urban gardening blog MrBrownThumb, founder of the Chicago Seed Library, and a co-founder of One Seed Chicago. You can compost at home with one of many commercially ...