The unit arrived while I was out of town and I had to wait until last weekend to start using it. The first batch is a little different from the rest, using 2 cups of dirt from outside, only filling half way with compostable materials, and waiting for a week to start using it for real. Here's what it looked like when we first started:
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I'm a real fan. As far as I can tell, the Nature Mill Pro makes great compost, and is very easy to use. There is a little noise but if the TV or radio is on, it's barely noticeably unless it's mixing. The odor is only noticeable when you open the lid. Everybody should compost! It's good for the planet and great for the garden.
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Happy composting!
10 comments:
How is the composter so far? How is the compost? Is it easy to use on potted plants? I'm comtemplating getting one? Any comments so far?
I decided to buy this machine even some people are not satisfied. Cannot tell much, it's a Day #1 :)
I also got a NatureMill coupon CXMZ83 that can save you $30 if you decide to buy it. Feel free to use it. Good luck!
I just bought the Nature Mill and am growing concerned over the comments I've seen on other sites... how is it going now? Any updates?
So far so good. I've been using mine for about 3 months and have gotten about 5 or 6 batches of compost. Mine looks similar to the pictures here. Once the machine gets a good culture going the compost that comes out is very rich and sweet smelling. This takes a few weeks. From there it is smooth sailing. I have read a review or two on their newer model, which they call the XE, and it seems that they have definitely gone in the heavy duty direction. But I believe the price has stayed the same which is good.
I have had WONDERFUL compost from my Naturemill. I have the newer version which looks a little different than the one pictured here but basically the same concept. They have probably done a bit of R and D to improve it since the first product. Anyways, I give it a solid review based on the ease of use and simplicity of operation. Smells a little like bread baking. Some of the other reviews that I have read have said as much so my experience has been similar to the other reviews. Naturemill is a great concept that actually works and I hope more people start composting.
It is a good machine. It makes very good compost. My experience has been similar to the review here in the sense that within one or two days, anything that I put in the naturemill goes from trash to ground up fertilizer without any odor. There is some noise but as every other review states it is similar to a refrigerator. The naturemill has no smell once you get it working for a week or two.
GREAT COMPOSTER!!!!! Been using this for a few months and what a relief as compared to my old bin which is now covered in snow. I hate composting in the snow. Naturemill is much easier. The reviews of the new XE model have all been very good, although the old model had issues with jamming.
This is a GREAT compost bin! I have owned several compost bins over the years and I have to say that NatureMill is the best of them all. Before I bought this I ready every review, and each review said positive things about the product so long as you read the instructions. Of course I read the instructions as I had been warned in the reviews. And low and behold the compost is great and I am very satisfied with my NatureMill composter.
This product seems to be quite a hit. Why haven't I heard about this earlier I wonder? Below are some links that I found to be useful to give more details about the operation of the product.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704107204574471330808326984.html
http://www.popularmechanics.com/home_journal/home_improvement/4320997.html
http://www.metaefficient.com/composting/naturemill-pro-indoor-composting.html
http://www.naturemill.com/press.html
http://www.target.com/NatureMill-PRO-Red/dp/B0019CF2ZQ
By the way, here are some other naturemill review sites for compost bins:
http://tinychoices.com/2010/04/13/naturemill-indoor-composter-review/
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704107204574471330808326984.html
http://peoplepoweredmachines.wordpress.com/2010/03/22/video-reviews-nature-mill-indoor-electric-composter/
http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/r_149-NatureMill_Composter_Plus_XE
http://www.cleanairgardening.com/autocomposter.html
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