Ginny-- After some checking, and what Linda says she does, and just some cold weather general protection; I wonder if this might work. Rough up the ground, water the ground, sprinkle the seeds on top, keep moist, they germinate around 3 weeks, lightly cover with soil. In about 12 weeks there should be real leaves. Make a triangle or square around them with wood and fill with mulch or leaves for winter protection.
Maybe plant them in groups of 3 or 4 seeds?
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