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The best countertop compost containers for your kitchen

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When you need to handle your compost more conveniently, you need a temporary storage system — something to keep flies at bay and prevent odors from messing up your kitchen. Our list of best kitchen counter compost containers makes saving scraps easier and hassle-free. Get your kitchen on the environmental train with these options.

Compost is so important and great for your plants and garden. However, making a bunch of trips every day to your composter isn’t so great. These compost containers for kitchen countertops provide a place to store scraps without worrying about flies or odors. Let’s find your perfect one and get you composting more easily.

Utopia Kitchen Stainless-Steel Compost Bin

Best Value

The stainless-steel construction of this compost container by Utopia Kitchen is a luxe addition to any kitchen, while providing the function you need from your compost container. It looks great and uses corrosion-resistant steel with vents for circulation and convenient charcoal filters in the lid. The container holds around 1.3 gallons and is easy to wash with just soap and water. Replacement filters are available as well.

Granrosi Stylish Farmhouse Kitchen Compost Bin

Best Overall

This compost container uses a fun farmhouse style design to bring some whimsy to any kitchen. The white, coated-metal container is easy to rinse out and features the word "compost" on the front. A tight-fitting vented lid with a charcoal filter provides air circulation while preventing odors, and the pail holds just over a gallon of scraps.

Chef'n EcoCrock Counter Compost Bin

Best Odor Elimination

This modern take on a compost collector by Chef’n EcoCrock provides a simple solution for your scraps. It uses a ceramic outer container with a fun sprout lid. A charcoal filter in the lid prevents odors and a tight fit with ventilation allows airflow. When you're ready to dump it, pick out the inner container, and go. The container is easy to hand wash and looks great — yet discreet — on your countertop.

NEW OXO Good Grips Easy-Clean Compost Bin

Best Portable Design

This minimal style container by NEW OXO is easy to clean and carry, using a lightweight material with convenient bags to prevent mold and stains. This products works more like a mini-garbage can for help with apartment composting or those of you who send your compost off. The wide grip handle is convenient, and it holds nearly two gallons of material.

Don’t let potential odors and flies scare you. Composting is so rewarding and such a beneficial thing to do with food waste. Once you’ve chosen your kitchen composter container, you’ll be able to save trips to the composter but keep your scraps safely inside — no gross smells and no hassle. It’s time to start your composting journey with all the right tools.

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8 gifts for the gardener who has it all
Colorful potted flowers and garden tools arranged against a wooden wall with peeling blue paint

What do you get the gardener who has everything? It’s a question that a lot of people ask, so you aren’t alone! If you’re wracking your brain for a creative, fun gifts for your already well-prepared friend or family member, here are eight great ideas that are sure to be a hit!
Old Farmer’s Almanac gardening calendar
Old Farmer’s Almanac has been helping  gardeners for generations, and this latest calendar is no exception. With beautiful artwork and tips on growing the plants featured, the 2021 calendar is a perfect gift for gardeners. Use it to keep track of planting times and growing seasons or just for planning your weekends. Either way, it’s a useful and lovely gift.
CartChamp’s garden claws
Clawed garden gloves for digging have started increasing in popularity, but what if you already have gloves, don’t like gloves, or are looking for something a little less expensive? CartChamp has you covered with these handheld claws! They’re great for tilling your garden and can be used in combination with any gloves you already own.
HOMENOTE plant labels
Remembering where you’ve planted everything can be a hassle. It may not be an issue unless you have plants that have wildly different needs. An easy way to avoid that problem and improve the general look of your garden is to add garden signs. These plant labels from HOMENOTE are made from bamboo, so they’re durable and eco friendly. They even come with a permanent marker, so you can be sure your sign will stick!
The garden journal by Kieffer
While the plant labels can help you keep track of what you’ve planted in different parts of your garden, this garden journal by Joy Kieffer can help you keep track of everything else. It’s the perfect way to note things like planting times, what types of fertilizer you’ve been using, and anything else you might want to record!

40 varieties of Black Duck vegetable seeds
Well, you can’t be a gardener without plants to grow! Black Duck seeds are high quality, non-GMO, and heirloom varieties. The gardener in your life will be spoiled by choices with this pack containing 40 different vegetable seed varieties.

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Pro gardeners will love these 5 gifts
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Experienced gardeners can be hard to shop for. They may already have a set way of doing things, certain types of tools they like, or even specific plants they prefer to grow. If this sounds like the gardener in your life, don’t stress about what to get them! Here are five useful and thrilling gifts that even pro gardeners will love.
XJYAMUS gardening claws
Garden gloves are a useful tool for keeping your hands clean or dealing with thorns, but these gloves have another purpose, too! Aside from looking pretty cool, these garden genie gloves have plastic claws to make digging easier than ever. These gloves are essentially a 2-in-1 tool, and they’re waterproof, too!

Sonkir soil pH and moisture tester
Does the gardener in your life get frustrated about never knowing the exact quality of their garden soil? This tester from Sonkir will take the guesswork out of the garden by letting you know the soil’s pH value, moisture level, and how much light it’s getting. The dial is easy to read, and you don’t need to worry about batteries or extension cords.

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These are the best gifts for a novice gardener
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Do you have a friend, family member, or loved one who is just starting to get into gardening? If so, maybe you’re wondering what you could get them for a holiday or birthday gift to support their hobby. If that’s the case, look no further than this list! Here are seven amazing gift ideas for the new gardener in your life.
Cooljob breathable garden gloves
Gloves may not be a necessity for all gardeners, but they are a preferences for many. These gloves from Cooljob are durable, breathable, and relatively fashionable. Reviewers have found these gloves to be very comfortable, and they hold up well under regular use. They’re even washable!

The Garden Journal
“The Garden Journal, Planner, and Log Book” by Joy L. Kieffer allows gardeners to keep track of what works, what doesn’t, and what to do when. This gift would be excellent for any gardener, but novice gardeners may benefit the most from having a designated space to record their gardening habits. The ability to look back and see what you did, when you did it, and what the result was can take a lot of the stress out of starting a garden.

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