Karis Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Can anyone recommend one? I am considering one from Nature Mill. I prefer something electronic, efficient, and that will fit in my kitchen. I am very new at this gardening thing. PLEASE point me to a good one. (Live in townhome) Thanks K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicAnn Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 We've only ever had a ceramic or metal bucket with a tight fitting lid. You can find them in most garden product magazines. I've never heard of an electric one. What does it actually do? For the metal/ceramic ones, we found a liner helps. The liners are compostible, so you just carry it out to the compost bin. ETA Here is a link to what we have. http://www.gardeners.com/Kitchen-Compost-Crock/33-552VS,default,pd.html I checked out the brand you referred to. Wow $299 for a kitchen composter vs $29.95 for a crock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renthead Mommy Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I've got the metal crock with the filters in the lid like Orgainic Ann. Can you link the electronic one you are talking about? I can't imagine what you would need electricity for for composting. That sort of goes against the whole back to nature/natural bit it seems. We also have a bokashi right in the kitchen, but again, no electric needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 huh? Electronic? We just store our scraps in an old ice cream bucket with lid and haul it out every day or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 huh? Electronic? We just store our scraps in an old ice cream bucket with lid and haul it out every day or two. :iagree: We use a Tidy Cat bucket under the sink. Is this electronic composter for town house living? I've never heard of one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renthead Mommy Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Okay I had to google it. http://www.naturemill.com/products.html $250 for it, plus sawdust pellets, plus electrcity. And it holds about 5 pounds of food. "the average waste for a family of 5 perday" I can't imagine why anyone would need that. Yes it takes longer to just regular compost. If you are looking for more speed check out bokashi composting (japanese composting with EM). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddlemomma Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Uhhh...I just throw mine in a 5 gal. pail and throw it directly on our garden plot. But then again, I live on a farm on 50 acres. Guess you couldn't do that in a townhome......hmmm......I'd stick with a crock! Too much money for something fancy that sounds like it will cost you more in the long run (increased electricity). Sounds like a gimmick to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 :iagree: We use a Tidy Cat bucket under the sink. Is this electronic composter for town house living? I've never heard of one! Mine looks like that ^^^^^^, but had worms in it :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Does anyone else keep reading this thread as "Great Kitchen Imposter"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Does anyone else keep reading this thread as "Great Kitchen Imposter"? Nope.... for me it was "Great Kitchen Composer"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Does anyone else keep reading this thread as "Great Kitchen Imposter"? Nope.... for me it was "Great Kitchen Composer"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Oh, boy....when I read the title my mind thought, "Kitchen Composer? Hmmmm....I really enjoy listening to Chopin and Debussey while cooking." Snort, I'm terrible. We don't really have a composter. I give a lot of my kitchen scraps to a friend for her chickens. But, should you want a composer to go with your composter, definitely get some Debussey! Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karis Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 Thanks! I was prevented from logging on and having some much needed mental health (me) time. I've seen the basic no frills types of composter but the thought of stinky smells and worms in my home does NOT appeal to me! I saw the fancy schmancy one and wanted to know if anyone here has used it. I did see the table top canister types but how long do they take to process? (Somewhat impatient and love the thought of techy kitchen stuff.) HA! A kitchen "imposter" who cooks amazing, delicious,healthy, and visually appealing meals for the "bottomless pits" who live in my house would be welcome. (What ..!? The door was left slightly ajar with a cryptic note saying "You are welcome, here..." Interesting... well, no need to question it - it's fate! just... Come on in disguised as me and work your magic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violamama Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Nope.... for me it was "Great Kitchen Composer"! Me too!! I was thinking of Bach's coffee cantata, Prokofiev's "for the love of three oranges" and of course good ol Tchaik and his sugarplum fairies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotherbrother Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I saw the fancy schmancy one and wanted to know if anyone here has used it. I did see the table top canister types but how long do they take to process? (Somewhat impatient and love the thought of techy kitchen stuff.) The counter top canisters do not compost in the house, they're just to collect your food waste. You then have to take it out side to the larger compost pile/bin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karis Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 Ok, thanks so I'll look into getting a table top canister and a composter for the deck that locks and that I self rotate. THANKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicAnn Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Karis, Do you have a yard? Where are you going to use the compost? Most people who compost have gardens that they use the compost in vegetable beds, etc. The jar composter has a lid that fits tight. There is also a filter you can buy for the lid to help with smells. But the best way to help with smells is to empty it often. Some people will throw their vegetable scraps into the freezer (we do this with egg shells and then plant them out in the spring and the fall. One thing I noticed is that electric composter you can put meat, dairy and other things. In nature compost bins, you can only use vegetable and fruit scraps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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