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It took some ingenious gardeners in New Zealand to devise the Earthmaker™ Composter, an efficient, gravity-fed composting system. Kitchen scraps and garden waste start in the top chamber of this compost system, where beneficial fungi and bacteria handle the initial stages of decomposition. After 3 to 5 weeks, slide out the panel and let the contents move down into the cooler, second chamber. After another 3 to 5 weeks, guide the finished compost into the lower chamber where it matures and can be easily removed for use in your garden.

  • Make finished, nutrient-rich compost in as little as 10 weeks
  • Designed to handle all compostable yard, garden and kitchen waste
  • Three-chamber process cooks compost faster
  • Large, 16-1/2 cubic feet capacity
  • Generously sized lid on top swings open for easy filling
  • This oversize item has a $15 additional shipping charge
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    Avg. Customer Rating:
     
    3.8 stars
    (based on 43 reviews)
    78% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

    Pros:
    Attractive(15), Capacity(33), Composts quickly(11), Easy assembly(35), Odor free(15)
    Cons:
    Difficult to aerate(11), Mulch not fine enough(6), Needs solution added(5), Pervasive odor(3)
    Best Uses:
    Coffee grounds(24), Ecological waste disposal(25), Fertilizer production(15), Fruit rinds(23), Kitchen scraps(28)
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid gardener(26), Getting started(11), Master gardener(5)
     
    This product works as advertised.
    By Dirt QueenVerified Purchaser from Lakewood, WA on 5/26/2011
    Pros:
    Attractive, Capacity, Composts Quickly, Easy Assembly, I intend to buy more, I now have three, Odor Free, Sifts Old From New
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker™ Composter:

    It makes wonderful wormy soil and holds a good amout of garden waste.

     
    took a while, but....
    By GARDENER EVerified Reviewer from Lakeside, Michigan on 4/25/2011
    Pros:
    Capacity, Easy Assembly, Odor Free
    Best Uses:
    Coffee Grounds, Ecological Waste Disposal, Fruit Rinds, Kitchen Scraps, Leaves & Brush
    Describe Yourself:
    Master Gardener
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker™ Composter:

    Wasn't sure at first, slow to get started, but now we are on a roll. Amazing how much goes in, and how little comes out. My compost is beautiful and sweet. Do not put in corn cobs or twigs unless they are chopped. We are very satisfied. Our friends who have to turn their compost bins are jealous of our bin. COMPOSTING IS A S-L-O-W PROCESS. BE PATIENT!

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Can't wait to see the black gold
    By Suzy's Garden SpacesVerified Purchaser from Rochester, NY on 4/19/2011
    Pros:
    Capacity, Composts Quickly, Not unattractive, Odor Free, Sifts Old From New, Sturdy
    Cons:
    Needed help with assembly
    Best Uses:
    Ecological Waste Disposal, Fertilizer Production
    Describe Yourself:
    Professional Landscaper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker™ Composter:

    This is a really nice looking composter. How to compost for beginners! Directions could be more clear on assembly and some of it requires a friend to help. Great value for a long term purchase.

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    New
    By bedpan 84Verified Purchaser from Ogdensburg<New York on 8/25/2010
    Pros:
    Attractive
    Cons:
    Difficult to Aerate, Needs Solution Added, Pervasive Odor
    Best Uses:
    Kitchen Scraps
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    I have this where the sun is for part of the day(4-5 hours) and have noted,yesterday, that there was a strong oder while I was outside near it. I may have put it in the wrong place and that maybe the probem. I also add kitchen waste to it every few days and don't give it time to composte.

    [0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Easy to use and looks great too!
    By A happy composterVerified Purchaser from Newtown Square, PA on 8/5/2010
    Pros:
    Attractive, Capacity, Easy Assembly
    Best Uses:
    Coffee Grounds, Ecological Waste Disposal, Fruit Rinds, Kitchen Scraps, Leaves & Brush
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    I chose this instead of the tumbler because I thought it was more attractive. I am still only using the top section as I haven't had it that long. So, we will have to see how it composts... but so far, it is very easy to use (my 7 year old puts the kitchen scraps in) and looks great.

    [0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    eath maker composter
    By bedpanVerified Purchaser from Ogdensbur,New York on 7/25/2010
    Pros:
    Attractive, Capacity
    Cons:
    The sun is a problem
    Best Uses:
    Coffee Grounds, Ecological Waste Disposal, Fruit Rinds, Kitchen Scraps, Leaves & Brush
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    I was very interest in this and I have composted before. THe area I have it gives sun for part of the day but composting you do need sun to help "cook" the product. I haven't added a lot of things yet and I noted it dosn't use a lot of water. will continue to moniter the product and hope it will work better at the second stage.

    [4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Do not buy this!
    By LisaVerified Reviewer from Vancouver,WA on 5/11/2010
    Pros:
    Easy Assembly, Odor Free
    Cons:
    Difficult to Aerate, Mulch Not Fine Enough, Needs Solution Added
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    Mine is at the dump! After 1 1/2 years of adding solutions and tring to turn the compost it wasn't even as good as a pile in the yard, that would decompose faster.

    [4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Good design only theoretically.
    By Con from Johnson County, KS on 4/30/2010
    Pros:
    Capacity
    Cons:
    Aerator ineffective, Chambers clumsy to fill, Difficult to Aerate, Poor design, Poor fit on door closures
    Best Uses:
    Coffee Grounds, Kitchen Scraps, Leaves & Brush
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    It is difficult to move debris from one chamber to another. The tool that comes with the composter is nearly useless. In order to move compost to a different chamber, you have to bend way over and dig to the back of the bin. Since the interior is too dark, you can't see what you are doing and how much compost there is left to move.

    [10 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Earthmaker Composter
    By Avid Gardener from Seattle, WA on 4/19/2010
    Pros:
    Sifts Old From New
    Best Uses:
    Coffee Grounds, Kitchen Scraps
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    The composter was very difficult for one person to assemble. The three tiers are small, only kitchen waste will fit. If you compost grass, leaves and other larger, bulky items, this is not the composter for you. It has no bottom and the top and front doors do not fit securely! I had to purchase a galvanized screen to make a secure bottom enclosure. I'm not sure what to do to keep rodents from entering from the top or front. The description from the online ad and comments did not indicate it lacked a bottom and secure exterior enclosures. For the finished product, it is way overpriced. I thought I was paying for a larger, secure composter with 4 sides. If several pieces hadn't snap off during assembly, I would have sent it back for a refund.

    It is sturdy, but unless the bottom tier is full, it may blow over in a strong wind. It cannot be placed in direct sun, but it will conduct heat because it is black. It has 3 tiers for the different composting stages and a tool to help mix the 2nd and 1st stages of composting.

    [1 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

     
    comosting's not so easy
    By jtayyre from Edgewood NM on 4/9/2010
    Pros:
    Capacity, Easy Assembly
    Cons:
    Difficult to Aerate, Mulch Not Fine Enough, Needs Solution Added
    Best Uses:
    Coffee Grounds, Kitchen Scraps, Leaves & Brush
    Describe Yourself:
    Getting Started
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    this is my first attemt at composting, its hard to know if I have too much garden or too much kitchen waste. After a month nothing seemed to be happening so i dumped it to the second level anyway

    [6 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Laughing stock!
    By ETC from Arlington, VA on 3/20/2010
    Pros:
    Easy Assembly
    Cons:
    Difficult to Aerate, Easy to access for rodent, Mulch Not Fine Enough, Needs Solution Added, Pervasive Odor
    Describe Yourself:
    Master Gardener
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    Well, yes, it is nice and compact and quite cleaver BUT this kiwis down under (the composter originates from New Zealand) did not think how to keep the rodents away. I have become the laughing stock of the neighbourhood's chipmunks and raccoons that managed to get in by taking off the top and/or digging tunnels into the ground and accessing from under the composter. I am very disappointed.

    [3 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Expensive piece of plastic
    By JoeyVerified Purchaser from League City, TX on 2/12/2010
    Pros:
    Easy Assembly
    Cons:
    Needs Solution Added
    Best Uses:
    Fruit Rinds, Kitchen Scraps
    Describe Yourself:
    Getting Started
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    Way too expensive for some plastic.

    [2 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

     
    I would purchase this product again
    By MiareaderVerified Purchaser from Louisville, KY on 1/14/2010
    Pros:
    Attractive, Capacity, Easy Assembly, Odor Free
    Best Uses:
    Coffee Grounds, Ecological Waste Disposal, Fruit Rinds, Kitchen Scraps, Leaves & Brush
    Describe Yourself:
    Getting Started
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    Surprised the instructions said I couldn't add mature horse poo?

    [0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Great Composter
    By BobVerified Purchaser from Burke, Virginia on 1/12/2010
    Pros:
    Attractive, Easy Assembly, Sifts Old From New
    Cons:
    Difficult to Aerate
    Best Uses:
    Coffee Grounds, Ecological Waste Disposal, Kitchen Scraps, Leaves & Brush
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    Easy to assemble

    [12 of 12 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Can only be used in the shade
    By garden zenVerified Reviewer from Cleveland, OH on 1/11/2010
    Pros:
    Attractive, Capacity
    Cons:
    Difficult to Aerate, Mulch Not Fine Enough, Never fully composted
    Best Uses:
    Coffee Grounds, Kitchen Scraps
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    This is an attractive composter but there was no mention that it had to be used in shade only until it arrived! I never would have purchased this had I know that! It severely limited where I could place it in our small sunny back yard.

    [0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Great product.
    By avid gardenerVerified Reviewer from miami, fl on 12/22/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive, Capacity, Composts Quickly, Easy Assembly, Odor Free, Sifts Old From New
    Best Uses:
    Coffee Grounds, Fertilizer Production, Fruit Rinds, Kitchen Scraps, Leaves & Brush
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    This composter is right by my kitchen door. It was easy to assemble and works very fast. I love it!

    [5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

     
    i would buy another!
    By sassie from holyoke, ma on 7/27/2009
    Pros:
    Capacity, Easy Assembly, Odor Free, Sifts Old From New
    Best Uses:
    Coffee Grounds, Fertilizer Production, Fruit Rinds, Kitchen Scraps, Leaves & Brush
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    i use this over and over.
    i have a pail inside, and add all fruit rides, and coffee grounds, veggies, leaves in fall , and the dirt it produces is wonderful...rich and black.
    i was having problems at first, but added coir bricks that you sell, and then added the bricks, that you add water to, and decomposes to rich earth / which has nitrogen.it's just great and easy to use.

    [10 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Almost Perfect
    By Jeff the SkierVerified Purchaser from Los Angeles, CA on 7/17/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive, Capacity, Easy Assembly, Easy to open
    Cons:
    Needs a bottom, Pervasive Odor
    Best Uses:
    Coffee Grounds, Ecological Waste Disposal, Fertilizer Production, Fruit Rinds, Kitchen Scraps, Leaves & Brush
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    I had to fabricate a bottom, so that liquid draining from the composter did not stain my patio. I could not keep it in the location of the previous composter, as the plastic loses inetgrity if it is in direct sunlight for too many hours.

    It is easy to open and close and it does have a large capacity.

    [3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Too long to make "dirt"
    By LinnieVerified Purchaser from Michigan on 7/9/2009
    Pros:
    Easy Assembly, Odor Free
    Cons:
    Difficult to Aerate
    Best Uses:
    Coffee Grounds, Fruit Rinds, Kitchen Scraps, Leaves & Brush
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    It seems to be taking a long time to get started I put material in there 4 weeks ago and still is not ready to drop to second level.

    [4 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Love it!
    By agnes71Verified Purchaser from Tallahassee, FL on 6/9/2009
    Pros:
    Composts Quickly, Easy Assembly, Odor Free, Sifts Old From New
    Best Uses:
    Coffee Grounds, Ecological Waste Disposal, Fertilizer Production, Fruit Rinds, Kitchen Scraps, Leaves & Brush
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    I have used two other types of composters and they do not do what they say they will. I have now found the best one! The instructions and assembly are simple and easy. I may buy another!

    [2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

     
    A breeze to assemble
    By Clara and DickVerified Purchaser from Dripping Springs, Texas on 5/27/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive, Capacity, Easy Assembly, Odor Free
    Best Uses:
    Coffee Grounds, Ecological Waste Disposal, Fruit Rinds, Kitchen Scraps, Leaves & Brush
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    If you can read this is a breeze to assemble. I have not noticed any oder. It is easy to insert items to be composted and to stir the matter composting.

    [8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Racoon friendly composter
    By PamVerified Purchaser from Rye, NY on 4/28/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive, Capacity, Easy Assembly, Odor Free
    Cons:
    Difficult to Aerate
    Best Uses:
    Coffee Grounds, Ecological Waste Disposal, Fruit Rinds, Kitchen Scraps, Leaves & Brush
    Describe Yourself:
    Getting Started
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    The pole that you are supposed to toss the composting materials is pretty awkward.. like using a pool cue. I've only had it 2 weeks but it doesn't seem like much is happening compost wise... maybe that's because the raccoon was getting into it. I have now put a giant stone on top of it, and have bungied the composter's body, so I hope the animals are now permanently thwarted. We'll see.

    [8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

     
    I would buy this again.
    By trout-BumVerified Purchaser from Roanoke, Va on 4/16/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive, Capacity, Composts Quickly, Easy Assembly, Sifts Old From New
    Cons:
    Mulch Not Fine Enough
    Best Uses:
    Coffee Grounds, Ecological Waste Disposal, Fruit Rinds, Kitchen Scraps, Leaves & Brush
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    I waited until I had my first compost batch. I used a starter to get the first batch going and have not used it since. This is very easy to put together and use. It looks good for a compost bin. If you mix the ingredients properly there is no smell. This bin provides plenty of compost. The only problem I have is the bottom door does not fit tight enough. With this said I would highly recommend this compost bin for anyone who wants to be green.

    [4 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Big & Sturdy Composter at Best Price
    By Dog LadyVerified Reviewer from Manchester, MI on 4/3/2009
    Pros:
    Capacity, Large, Sturdy
    Best Uses:
    Coffee Grounds, Kitchen Scraps
    Describe Yourself:
    Getting Started
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    Just received yesterday. I'm 5 feet tall and 100 lbs. Took me about an hour to put together by myself. I was impressed at the size and quality of material. Have put it near the veggie garden I'll be starting this summer. Can't wait as this will be the first time I've done composting. I read other reviews of similar products on the web and I'm convinced this is the best one for the price.

    [7 of 11 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Sent it back
    By AmberVerified Purchaser from Gainesville, GA on 3/5/2009
    Pros:
    Sifts Old From New
    Cons:
    Poor construction
    Describe Yourself:
    Master Gardener
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    I was really looking forward to setting this composter up. When I took it out of the box the front panel was broken. I [...] had a replacement panel sent out. This one arrived broken as well! I decided to return with the concern that it wouldn't hold up for me for the long haul.

    [6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

     
    easy to assemble and sturdy
    By KMVerified Purchaser from St Petersburg, FL on 3/3/2009
    Pros:
    Capacity, Easy Assembly, Odor Free
    Cons:
    Attracts bugs
    Best Uses:
    Coffee Grounds, Fruit Rinds, Kitchen Scraps
    Describe Yourself:
    Getting Started

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    Really easy to assemble and feels strong. We've been using for kitchen scraps. Too soon to see results, but it doesn't smell which is a good sign.
    It has become a mass breeding ground for fruit flies, so I'd suggest placing away from the house.

    [3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

     
    I would buy this product again!
    By Garden LoverVerified Purchaser from Colorado Springs, CO on 1/10/2009
    Pros:
    Capacity, Easy Assembly, Odor Free, Sifts Old From New
    Best Uses:
    Coffee Grounds, Fruit Rinds, Kitchen Scraps, Leaves & Brush
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    Love the large opening and swivel top which makes for easy filling. It's very easy to use and has a large capacity that I won't have trouble filling with all my garden/yard waste, it will be nice to recyle instead of throwing things into a land fill. It has a "neat" appearance and keeps my yard looking tidy.

    [2 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Save the earth...compost!
    By JBVerified Purchaser from Huntsville, AL on 1/6/2009
    Pros:
    Capacity, Composts Quickly, Easy Assembly
    Best Uses:
    Fertilizer Production, Kitchen Scraps, Leaves & Brush
    Describe Yourself:
    Getting Started
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    A Christmas present, we are still waiting to see how well this works...so far it has been great for kitchen waste, leaves, and grass clippings. It was fairly easy to put together and doesn't look incredibly ugly!

    [1 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Thank you for Green Friendly Products
    By StevieVerified Purchaser from Baldwin, New York on 12/31/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive, A wonderful product, Capacity, Composts Quickly, Easy Assembly, Odor Free, Sifts Old From New
    Best Uses:
    Coffee Grounds, Ecological Waste Disposal, Fertilizer Production, Fruit Rinds, Kitchen Scraps, Leaves & Brush
    Describe Yourself:
    Master Gardener
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    I received the composter as a Christmas gift so I haven't gotten the fulluse of it yet. Looking forward to the spring. Thank you for this wonderful product.

    [1 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Just Getting Started
    By LexiVerified Reviewer from Ohio on 12/26/2008
    Pros:
    Capacity, Easy Assembly
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    Bought this for my husband for Christmas. Glad I did as I see the price has gone up! He had an easy time putting this together and is now working on getting it placed outside. We are looking forward to using this. This is our first attempt at using a composter. Hopefully it will be a good experience.

    [1 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

     
    It makes it easy to be 'green'
    By Wendy getting greenerVerified Purchaser from Lewes, DE on 12/19/2008
    Pros:
    Capacity, Easy Assembly
    Best Uses:
    Coffee Grounds, Ecological Waste Disposal, Fertilizer Production, Kitchen Scraps
    Describe Yourself:
    Getting Started
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    I am absolutely delighted with the Earthmaker Composter. It was so easy to put together that I didn't need any help from my husband. It looks neat and is easy to load. I have only just started so it is too early to comment on how well or fast it composts but I have high hopes.

    [11 of 11 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Easily Assembled Spacious Composter
    By JeffVerified Purchaser from Arpin, WI on 12/15/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive, Capacity, Easy Assembly, Odor Free, Sifts Old From New
    Best Uses:
    Ecological Waste Disposal, Fertilizer Production, Kitchen Scraps
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    I bought the Earthmaker as a second composter, mainly to compost kitchen scraps while my Compost Tumbler is processing. I am currently using it to store kitchen scraps over the winter in our insulated garage (temperature hanging around 40 degrees F most of the time). I put down a good bed of shredded leaves into which I mix the kitchen scraps. It looks like the Earthmaker will be big enough to hold most of the winter's scraps. Of course, I don't know how well it composts yet, but there is no odor, which indicates that some composting is occurring already. Tip: if you get odor in any composter, the problem is more likely your mix of nitrogen and carbon and usually means you don't have enough carbon sources (shredded leaves or shredded newspaper are good sources). The only fault in the composter would be lack of aeration. The Earthmaker seems to offer plenty of aeration.

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    The jury's still out
    By geiablueVerified Purchaser from amberson, pa on 11/25/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive, Capacity, Easy Assembly
    Cons:
    Seasonal
    Best Uses:
    Coffee Grounds, Ecological Waste Disposal, Fruit Rinds, Kitchen Scraps, Leaves & Brush
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    I received this in very late fall and temperstures have been unseasonably cold. Difficult to get started with daily scraps in this weather. Have added leaves etc but still not throwing any center heat after nearly 2 months. Was easy to assemble, easy to aerate, Bears have not bothered it yet so I guess odor control is a plus also. Will see what spring brings.

    [4 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Very happy with it...so far.
    By BethVerified Purchaser from Virginia on 10/31/2008
    Pros:
    Capacity, Easy Assembly, Sifts Old From New
    Best Uses:
    Coffee Grounds, Ecological Waste Disposal, Fertilizer Production, Fruit Rinds, Kitchen Scraps, Leaves & Brush
    Describe Yourself:
    Getting Started
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    This is my second attempt at composting. (A bad composter can turn you off to the process!) This composter holds A LOT of material. I like that you can continuously add to it. You don't have to "close" the batch. Assembly was easy. Took about 30 minutes. I was nervous that there were small broken pieces of plastic when I opened the box, but they were not from the unit. Must have been factory scraps. I haven't gotten my first batch yet, but I have high hopes!

    [2 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Easy
    By Farmer JackVerified Purchaser from upland, ca on 9/20/2008
    Pros:
    Easy Assembly
    Best Uses:
    Ecological Waste Disposal, Fruit Rinds, Leaves & Brush
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    Easy to assembly and large capacity.

    [11 of 11 customers found this review helpful]

     
    All about easy
    By IrvineDeansVerified Purchaser from Irvine, Ca. on 9/13/2008
    Pros:
    Capacity, Composts Quickly, Easy Assembly, Sifts Old From New
    Best Uses:
    Ecological Waste Disposal, Fertilizer Production, Fruit Rinds
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    Absolutely easy to set up and takes little space and is unobtrusive in the garden. A little early to see results but capacity is huge. I asked at our local [...] for coffee grounds and they gave me an enormous bag which the Earthmaker just swallowed up. It seals in bugs and odor completely - we're very happy to have it.

    [20 of 20 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Easy to assemble
    By VCVerified Purchaser from Clifton, NJ on 9/3/2008
    Pros:
    Capacity, Easy Assembly
    Cons:
    Info needed ahead of time
    Best Uses:
    Ecological Waste Disposal, Fertilizer Production
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    This product was a breeze to assemble, however I was unaware that it should not be placed in direct sun or the integrity of the plastic may be compromised. I have an extremely sunny property and had a difficult time placing it where it would not be in direct afternoon sun. Capacity is great & the fact that you can put shredded paper in it makes it even more useful!

    [8 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Fantastic!!!
    By Green GardnerVerified Purchaser from Salem, OR on 7/19/2008
    Pros:
    Capacity, Composts Quickly, Easy Assembly, Sifts Old From New
    Best Uses:
    Ecological Waste Disposal, Fertilizer Production, Fruit Rinds, Leaves & Brush
    Describe Yourself:
    Master Gardener

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    I would purchase this product again, it has a large capacity, and is easy to use.

    [12 of 13 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Mostly Positive
    By Gardening DocVerified Purchaser from Milwaukee WI on 7/14/2008
    Pros:
    Capacity, Easy Assembly
    Cons:
    Difficult to Aerate
    Best Uses:
    Ecological Waste Disposal, Fruit Rinds, Leaves & Brush
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    I have found that the swinging top piece doesn't completely cover the opening so rain water does make for excess moisture.

    [3 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Easy Does it.
    By MomVerified Purchaser from Hinsdale, Il on 7/11/2008
    Pros:
    Capacity, Easy Assembly, It's easy to use and savs, Sifts Old From New
    Cons:
    Mulch Not Fine Enough
    Best Uses:
    Ecological Waste Disposal, Fertilizer Production, Leaves & Brush, Shredded paper works too
    Describe Yourself:
    Getting Started
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    I bought this composter for my son for Christmas. I have a small round one that you turn. When I saw how easy this one is, I was a little envious. This helps to teach the kids not to be so wasteful and that most things can be reused.

    [3 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Turned Me Into A Composter
    By RandyVerified Purchaser from Ashburn, VA on 7/11/2008
    Pros:
    Capacity, Composts Quickly, Cost, Easy Assembly
    Cons:
    None that I know
    Best Uses:
    Ecological Waste Disposal, Kitchen Waste Disposal, Leaves & Brush
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    The composter was purchased to assist my son in a high school science project. When the project is over, I intend to remain an avid composter. Never too old to learn new tricks!

    [3 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Earthmaket Composter
    By ReetsVerified Purchaser from Council Bluffs, Iowa on 7/11/2008
    Pros:
    Capacity, Easy Assembly
    Cons:
    Difficult to Aerate
    Best Uses:
    Ecological Waste Disposal
    Describe Yourself:
    Getting Started
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    It is still a little too early for me decide my overall satisfaction with this product. It does take a long time to make the composte; however, I am dedicated to waiting because I like the idea of making something valuable from scraps.

    [25 of 25 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Earthmaker Composter is the Best!
    By AmyVerified Purchaser from Durham, NC on 7/10/2008
    Pros:
    Capacity, Composts Quickly, Easy Assembly, Sifts Old From New
    Best Uses:
    Ecological Waste Disposal, Fertilizer Production, Fruit Rinds, Leaves & Brush
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Earthmaker&#8482; Composter:

    I had previously purchased another composter from Gardner's supply, but I could never quite get the balance of the compost right. The Earthmaker is very easy, and hold so much more than the other one I have. I don't have to worry about touching any of it while it is composting, and it is so quick. It's the best composter I have come across.

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