Showing posts with label Composter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Composter. Show all posts

Monday, November 22, 2010

Kitchen Composter Hinged Top Filtered

Kitchen Composter Hinged Top FilteredThe KC-2000 is a handy, portable compost carrier and perfect for short term storage of kitchen compost. A special feature on this container is the optional carbon filter: it helps to eliminate odors caused by compost. All of the corners and edges are rounded so that it is much easier to clean and empty, in addition to being dishwasher safe. The KC-2000 can also hang on a wall or cupboard door by way of two screw holes in the back. With its wide opening it is easy to clean off dishes directly into the container. Volume: 9.6 US Quarts (9.1 Liters) Dimensions: 8.5in x 9in x 11in H Weight: 1.35 lbs. (0.6 kgs.) Color: Medium Green Material: High Density Polyethylene Recycled Content: Minimum 25%

Price: $24.95


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Sunday, November 21, 2010

Worm Factory DS5TT 5-Tray Worm Composter - Terra Cotta

Worm Factory DS5TT 5-Tray Worm Composter - Terra CottaComposting with a Worm Factory® worm bin is an incredibly efficient way to convert kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost for your garden. The Worm Factory® worm composter automatically separates worms from finished compost.Operational in temperatures between 45 and 85 degrees. 5 year warranty on on materials and workmanship

Price: $109.95


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Saturday, November 20, 2010

Exaco Trading Aerobin 400 Insulated Composter and Self Aeration System

Exaco Trading Aerobin 400 Insulated Composter and Self Aeration SystemAerobin 400 Features: -Produces compost in freezing weather. -With a patented ''Lung'' ventilation system that eliminates the need for turning. -Features flow-through ventilation and a self-draining floor. -Ensure an optimum balance of air, moisture, and temperature for efficient decomposition. Specifications: -Material: Double-wall, polystyrene insulated, polypropylene. -Dimensions: 47'' H x 29'' W x 29'' D. -Weight: 64 lbs.

Price: $349.99


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Friday, November 19, 2010

Worm Factory DS5GT 5-Tray Worm Composter - Green

Worm Factory DS5GT 5-Tray Worm Composter - GreenThe Worm Factory® is easy to set up and use. Place bedding and scraps in the bottom tray then add your worms. Place the lid inside the top tray to provide light cover with proper ventilation. As the worms finish digesting, they will migrate upward into the tray above, leaving rich castings behind. The concentrated liquid created from the worm castings, also known as worm tea, can be effortlessly drained as liquid fertilizer from the spigot at the bottom of The Worm Factory®. It couldn't be easier or cleaner. The lid also provides proper ventilation so there are no unpleasant odors. Because its clean, mess free, and odor free, composting with The Worm Factory® makes it possible to be placed indoors or outdoors for home owners and apartment dwellers alike and produce compost year round. In full operation, the Worm Factory® houses 10,000 to 12,000 worms, consumes 5 to 8 pounds of food a week, allowing you to harvest a full tray of nutrient rich castings every month. You will also have an ample supply of worms for fishing.

Price: $109.95


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Worm Factory DS3GT 3-Tray Worm Composter, Green

Worm Factory DS3GT 3-Tray Worm Composter, Green# This Online item is one ORIGINAL Gusanito® Brand FIVE (5) tray Factory of Worms.
# NEW IMPROVED (Patent Pending) Version with waterproof roof.
# Based on our many years of experience, we have created what we believe to be the World's Best Worm Bin design. We have a Patent Pending on this great new design.
# This new roof design is rain proof, has ventilation holes, and will fit on all of the thousands of previously sold American Made Worm Factories that we have sold for many years.
# Take a look at this great design, it is a shed type roof with vent holes high and low to cause the wind to naturally drawn air and moisture up and out of this worm factory design.
# Roof can be turned in any of four directions to benefit from the wind drafts.
# Easy assembly. No tools required.
# Add-on Roof can be purchased separately to retro fit previously purchased worm factories.
# Our Gusanito Factory of Worms has a large Coconut coir brick. 325 gms compared to 250 gms in old style worm factory. More worm bedding to start with.
# Old style just had a flat sheet of plastic laying in the top tray as a lid that blocks airflow and collects rain.
# Brand NEW.
# Made in the USA.
# Recycled plastic
# 5 year limited warranty
# Buy from us because we are real worm growers and totally dedicated to the betterment of the gardening and worm industries worldwide.

Price: $89.95


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Monday, November 15, 2010

For a Healthy Garden Start a Composter Program


Composting is really just a way of giving back to the soil or mother nature as it were what it has given you. There is a cycle that things go through in order to grow. Making sure that the soil is healthy is the beginning of a good garden.

A compost program is good for the planet because it cuts down on the amount of waste that is sent off to the landfill. It is amazing to watch things that were once considered refuse to be recycled and put to good use.

Compost has many other functions besides just being good fertilizer for the earth. It also acts as a soil conditioner, a mulching agent Soil that has the proper amount of compost retains moisture better and that is beneficial for the plants.

Composting is a very old strategy and is practiced all over the globe. It is used on a large scale for farms but backyard gardeners can benefit from the effects also.

Every day materials that you gather together from your home and parts of your yard will be converted into a black substance, somewhat fragrant, and crumbly. This will become the compost material.

The materials in soil bacteria and fungi can survive and multiply as they break down. The bacteria is the key to a good compost. The bacteria will act as a converter for all the other materials so they need to be in a proper environment.

To begin a compost program gather as much of the green and dry elements as you can from around your garden. Collect grass clippings and green weeds, they have a lot of sugar elements and protein and will decompose rapidly.

Leaves should be added to the greens when they are decomposing. This type of material takes a long time to break down as they have little nitrogen.

You do not need to be a pro to start a compost program. All you really need is a love of nature and a desire to learn.








S W Allen
Kitchen Composter Blog
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Thursday, November 11, 2010

Garden Gourmet Back Yard Composter - Made from Recycled Plastic (Gaiam)

Garden Gourmet Back Yard Composter - Made from Recycled Plastic (Gaiam)Todays enlightened gardener recognizes composting as a simple, efficient way to create nutrient-rich soil for plants and reduce waste. Made of 100% recycled plastic, our simple-to-use bin traps solar heat to accelerate the production of compost. The Garden Composter includes adjustable air vents, easy-open hinged lid for adding materials and sliding bottom door for compost removal. It snaps together in minutes without using tools and includes a guide to successful backyard composting. 40" High, 23" Wide, 10.2 cubic ft capacity. This composter also has a five-year manufacturers warranty. Made in the USA.

Features:
  • Easy to assemble, no tools required
  • Adjustable air vents
  • Easy open lid snaps shut so nothing tumbles out
  • Sliding bottom door makes it easy to remove compost
  • Includes a user guide and tips for successful first time, every time composting
  • Everything comes in one convenient recycled corrugated box which can be composted. Just shred the box and include it with your browns.

    Use & Care:
    The Garden Composter is shipped unassembled. Snap-together assembly requires no tools.

    Remove the drum from its shipping position. Snap the cradle into the drum bearings (big end first). Install the shaft and handle. Put 4" bearing end in place. Secure the drum in place by installing the drum cap. Put optional rollers in place.

    Natural compost should be central to your eco-responsible garden. A significant portion of the variety of nutrients that your garden loves is generated right in your kitchen. Many different kinds of kitchen waste can be very beneficial to your garden soil, once the waste has broken down. The Garden Composter from Gaiam is made from 100% recycled materials. Its practical, easy to use and keeps your raw composting material tidy and odor-free.

    TESTIMONIAL:
    "I have given the garden composter to many of my best friends as wedding g

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  • Thursday, November 4, 2010

    Exaco Trading ECO-88 90-Gallon Wooden Composter

    Exaco Trading ECO-88 90-Gallon Wooden ComposterECO 90 Features: -Great for the environmentally conscious gardener. -Torrefied wood construction (Decay greatly retarded without chemicals). -Old style compost bin. -Assembly required. Specifications: -Material: Torrefied Wood. -Dimensions: 30'' H x 26.25'' W x 26.25'' D.

    Price: $139.99


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    Monday, November 1, 2010

    Worm Factory DS4TT 4-Tray Worm Composter - Terra Cotta

    Worm Factory DS4TT 4-Tray Worm Composter - Terra CottaVermicomposting with a Worm Factory® worm bin is an incredibly efficient way to turn kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost for your garden. The Worm Factory® worm bins automatically separate worms from finished compost. Operational in temperatures between 45 and 85 degrees. 5 year warranty on on materials and workmanship.

    Price: $99.95


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    Wednesday, October 27, 2010

    Worm Factory 360 WF360G Worm Composter - Green

    Worm Factory 360 WF360G Worm Composter - GreenThe Worm Factory® 360 composts with worms to allow you to turn your kitchen scraps, paper waste and cardboard into nutrient-rich soil for your plants. It can be used indoors or outdoors allowing year round, odor free production.

    Price: $119.95


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    Friday, October 22, 2010

    Soilsaver Classic Composter

    Soilsaver Classic ComposterSoilSavers Compost Bin saves money by reducing landfill cost, hauling cost and curbside pickup and can recycle up to 30% of your household waste. It produces rich organic soil for healthier plants and gardens. Now you can do your part to not only help the environment, but also your family with the SoilSaver.


    Soil produced is natures' own fertilizer & soil conditioner

    Includes free composting guide "A Sense of Humus"

    Price: $87.99


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    Sunday, October 17, 2010

    How to Choose a Composter For Backyard Composting


    Let's start our discussion of composters by establishing exactly what constitutes a composter. A composter is a bin or container in which organic waste material are placed to breakdown and decay through the process of decomposition. The result is a nutrient-rich compost, which is great to use in your flower beds or your garden. A composter can be as simple as a homemade compost bin made out of recycled pallets or it can be a manufactured compost bin or compost tumbler.

    Two benefits of manufactured composters are they usually do a better job of keeping the critters out of your organic waste, and in most cases manufactured composters speed the composting processing by containing the heat generated by the composting process thereby speeding up the decomposition of your organic materials. Thus, you end up with compost for your garden more quickly than composting in a pile or heap and often with less effort.

    What kinds of composters are available? Basically, composters come in three different types: compost bins, compost tumblers and worm composting bins. Each composter has its advantages and disadvantages.

    The most basic composter is a compost bin. The average compost bin on the market is made out of heavy-duty plastic and is usually black or dark-green in color, which is great for retaining heat (remember heat is good to help speed up the composting process).

    Compost bins are simple, easy to put together and are usually less expensive than compost tumblers. Most of the bins are no more than three feet high and are very unobtrusive and can be placed in a discreet location in your yard. Again, most manufactured compost bins have a lid to keep out varmints and some sort of door to allow access to the finished compost. One disadvantage is that it is sometimes difficult to turn or mix the compost materials. Turning or mixing the compost materials helps ensure more thorough composting. Compost bins hold an average of 80-160 gallons of compostable material and can produce finished compost in several months.

    The next type of composter is a compost tumbler. A compost tumbler is usually a little more expensive than a compost bin, but it has definite advantages. A compost tumbler, as the name implies, allows the composting chamber to be turned on its axis, which makes for easy mixing of the organic materials. Compost tumblers can produce finished compost more quickly than most compost bins because of the ability to turn and mix the compost materials.

    The only work required when composting with a compost tumbler is to give the compost tumbler a spin or two each week and when new organic material is added. Most compost tumbler hold similar volumes as compared to compost bins and can produce finished compost in several weeks.

    The last type of composter is a worm composting bin. As you might suspect, worms are involved in the composting process with worm composting bins. The nice thing about a worm bin is that it can be used indoors. Now I know it sounds a little freaky to have worms in your house, but a worm bin is made to safely house the worms and compostable materials so that you don't have to worry about a smell or a mess.

    The typical worm used in worm bins is a red brandling worm-the kind of worm most people use for fishing. The worm bin typically has several trays. The bottom tray is filled with moist bedding materials, such as shredded newspaper. Worms are then added and another tray is placed atop the tray containing the worms. In this tray you place your organic materials. The worms find their way into the upper tray and begin feasting on your garbage. The worms leave behind castings or worm poo, which is some of the most nutrient-rich compost available. After several weeks, these castings can be harvested and used in your garden.

    The only concern with a worm bin is that you need to avoid temperature extremes if you keep your bin outside. It does not need to be in direct sunlight and as the evening temperature nears 40 degrees, it will be necessary to bring your worm bin into the garage or basement.

    How much do I need to spend on a composter? The typical price range for a composter is from under $100.00 to around $400.00 depending on which model you purchase. Most compost bins are in the $100-$150 price range, and most compost tumblers are in the $200-$400 price range.

    What is the best composter for me? To answer this question, you need to figure out what kind of composting method you might prefer. There are basically two kinds of composting methods-I call them the "patient composting method" and the "results-oriented composting method."

    If you are the type of person who is not really in a hurry to have finished compost, and you are composting more out of a desire to do your part in helping the environment, you may want to consider some kind of compost bin. Compost bins fall under the "patient composting method" category because it usually takes several months before you have finished compost.

    If, on the other hand, you are someone who wants to get on with things, you may want to consider a compost tumbler. Compost tumblers fall under the "results-oriented composting method" category because you can usually have finished compost in several weeks. For example, someone who is an avid gardener and wants a continuous supply of compost for his or her garden is one who should seriously consider a compost tumbler.

    What composter do we recommend? I know you have a lot of information to think about, but we have some suggestions to help guide you in the right direction.


    Cost Conscious Consumers may want to consider the Soil Saver Compost Bin
    Value Conscious Consumers may want to consider the Tumbleweed Compost Tumbler or the Envirocycle Compost Tumbler
    Quality Conscious Consumers may want to consider the Jora JK270 Composter, the Jora JK125 Composter

    Start composting! We hope that you have found this information helpful in deciding which composter will suit your composting needs. As a final resource, we have compiled reviews of our top nine composters in our Composter Buying Guide.

    There is a composter out there for everyone. Go find yours today! Good luck and happy composting. Remember, "Don't throw it away, compost it!"








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    Friday, October 15, 2010

    Organica Composter Activator

    Organica Composter ActivatorContains select microbial species (bacteria and fungi) which accelerate the natural biodegration process of organic waste, even under a wide range of climactic conditions.

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    Thursday, October 14, 2010

    Exaco Trading EARTH Earthmaker 120-Gallon Three Stage Aerobic Composter

    Exaco Trading EARTH Earthmaker 120-Gallon Three Stage Aerobic ComposterEarthmaker 3 - stage Compost Bin turns trash into treasure! Dumping yard refuse and food scraps in the trash not only wastes landfill space, it's a waste of money too! Don't believe me? Well, think about how much you spend on lawncare services or products every year. Sending organic waste to the dump means you're literally throwing out valuable nutrients you COULD be using to keep your yard and garden beautiful while also keeping money in your pocket. In fact, studies show that almost half of each trash bag you produce could be made into compost. So, why waste money AND pollute the air by having your waste transported elsewhere? The Earthmaker is a great way to go green AND save green! So how does it work? Simple. Earthmaker's patented three-stage process uses traditional three-bin composting, but stacked vertically so gravity does the hard work! A continuous cycle process keeps new material away from older material. Food and garden waste can be added at any time. Mature mulch or compost can be removed when convenient. And the push-pull tool makes it easy to mix and move material through the process without straining your back with heavy lifting and turning. It's basically like having 3 compost bins in one unit! More: 123 gallon capacity; Once the unit is working, Earthmaker can produce up to 10 gallons of compost each month; Swiveling lid keeps animals out; Made of durable polypropylene; Material aerates as it falls down the chambers, decomposing rather than rotting; Reduces smells, flies and greenhouse gases; Easy assembly! Clicks together with no tools; Measures 47 x 30" w., weighs 36 lbs. Compost the easy way and order your Earthmaker today! Earthmaker 3-stage Compost Bin

    Price: $199.99


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    Monday, October 11, 2010

    Sterling 463406 7-Cubic-Foot Roto Composter Jr.

    Sterling 463406 7-Cubic-Foot Roto Composter Jr.EZCJR-BLK The Compost Wizard Jr. holds 7 cubic feet of compost and sits on a wheeled base. The handles provide excellent grip to make turning even easier compared to other models and crank versions. The 12'' twist off lid keeps your compost safely closed off but is easy to remove and even doubles as an extra turning point. The ends feature aeration holes which provide much needed airflow for the compost batch with the option of drilling more for those who live in areas with low air currents. The wheeled base allows owners to turn the bin effortlessly and can easily be separated to allow the compost bin to roll freely from place to place. The low profile ensures that it stays out of sight and won't be blown over in high winds like other compost tumblers. The resin material used to mold the compost bin is 100pct recycled and the rich dark color absorbs the sun's heat keeping your compost at a nice hot temperature (100-150 degrees F). Features: -Jr. compost tumbler in black. -Compost Wizard Collection. -7 cubic foot capacity. -Fully assembled - low maintenance. -Wheeled base. -Large 12'' twist lid. -Safe for pets and children. -Black color for heat absorption. -Makes compost in as little as two weeks. -Dimensions: 23.5'' H x 30'' W x 22'' D.

    Price: $159.99


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    Sunday, October 3, 2010

    Achla CMP-05 Spinning Horizontal Composter

    Achla CMP-05 Spinning Horizontal ComposterCMP-05 Features: -Horizontal. -Made from recycled plastic. -Seven cubic feet capacity. -Minimizes landfill waste. -Rodent proof. -Easy access sliding door. -Mixing fins break up clumps. -Turn kitchen and yard waste into fertilizer. -Natural gas which is typically used to make fertilizers. -Dimensions: 38'' H x 29-31'' W x 29-31'' D.

    Price: $149.99


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