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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 cover

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

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The manual provides week-by-week instructions for year-round indoor cultivation, detailing care across greenhouses, conservatories, stoves, orchid-houses, pits and forcing-houses. It prescribes potting and shifting schedules, temperature and humidity ranges, watering techniques, drainage and compost mixes, and methods to encourage flowering and fruiting. Individual plant groups such as cinerarias, fuchsias, heaths, pelargoniums, orchids, vines, peaches, cherries, figs, asparagus and mushrooms receive specific advice on pruning, tying out, repotting and pest prevention. Practical routines including syringing, shading, controlled artificial heat, seed sowing and staged forcing are emphasized to maintain plant health throughout the year.

About the Author

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gardener William Keane

William Keane was a gardener and author known for his practical advice on indoor gardening. His notable work, "In-Door Gardening for Every Week in the Year," provides readers with guidance on the successful treatment of various plants cultivated in diverse environments such as greenhouses, conservatories, and forcing-houses. Keane's insights reflect a deep understanding of horticulture, making his book a valuable resource for both novice and experienced gardeners looking to enhance their indoor plant care throughout the year.

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