Yana Wernicke
Königsfarm (King's Farm)
Friedmunt leads a simple, self-sufficient life in the forests of Hunsrück, Germany, where he has been cultivating organic seeds since 1993. Living in a clay house he built himself, he follows permaculture principles, using only hand tools and no machines. Inspired by seed pioneer Ludwig Watschong, he preserves ancient seed-saving techniques rooted in sustainability and resilience. While his work honors traditional wisdom, it also offers solutions for modern ecological challenges. For my project, I documented Friedmunt and his garden, focusing on his tools, gestures, and the rhythms of seed saving—capturing a vision that connects the past to a sustainable future.