Dirt Daubers

Do you know of someone with a lovely garden? Would they mind if someone from Dirt Daubers came to look and take pictures of it?

During the months of June, July, and August we want to recognize all of their hard work.

Dirt Daubers selects 1 residential and 1 commercial each month, split between the Whitehall and Montague area.

Guidelines for choosing Dirt Dauber Merit Gardens

  • No member gardens are eligible
  • May not have won within the last 3 years
  • Select one residential and one business during June, July, and August
  • Alternate Whitehall and Montague
  • Should be located within or near the Montague/Whitehall zip codes – 49437 and 49461
  • Reasonably easy to access
  • Can be laid out by landscaper but currently maintained by owner’s family
  • Ask permission from the owner
  • Sign in yard for a month
  • Included in press release with a picture
  • Allow people to visit the garden – the owner can limit access to days and hours

Please contact Dirt Daubers merit member Julie Essenberg:
Cell 231-740-4761
Email jewel4130@gmail.com