In-Door Gardening for Every Week in the Year
 Showing the Most Successful Treatment for all Plants Cultivated in the Greenhouse, Conservatory, Stove, Pit, Orchid, and Forcing-house

by William Keane

"In-Door Gardening for Every Week in the Year" by William Keane is a practical gardening guide written in the mid-19th century. The book serves as a comprehensive manual focusing on the successful treatment and care of various indoor plants across multiple environments such as greenhouses, conservatories, stoves, and forcing-houses. It illustrates the seasonal gardening tasks and requirements needed to maintain a thriving indoor garden. The opening of the book introduces readers to the detailed care regimen for different plants during January's first weeks, categorizing them based on their specific growing requirements. Keane discusses techniques for potting, watering, and managing light and temperature, as well as the unique needs of specific plants like Cinerarias, Epacrises, Fuchsias, and Orchids. This section emphasizes a week-by-week approach, providing a schedule for plant care that is tailored to the indoor gardening environment and climate fluctuations, setting the foundation for readers to cultivate their indoor plants effectively throughout the year.