We the Hemp Store fully acknowledge and respect the personal and systemic barriers to consumer efforts to be more sustainable. Often times our sustainable products come wrapped in plastic, or bottled or packaged. There are unavoidable plastics like the caps on our hemp extracts. We'd love to … [Read more...]
Hemp and Cannabis – Are They Different?
In the near 11 years we've owned and operated the Hemp Store you'd think we'd have posted something about the difference between Hemp and Cannabis? Turns out we haven't. I'm Dawa and in my time at the Hemp Store I've become quite adept at describing the benefits of Hemp and Cannabis to the bodies … [Read more...]
Homemade Hemp Milk
About Milk... In an era where sustainability is not just a choice but a necessity, every small step we take towards a greener planet counts immensely. One such step is rethinking our daily consumption habits, particularly when it comes to products like milk. While plant-based milk options have … [Read more...]
A Win for Hemp!
Hey Hempsters! We're thrilled to share some great news from our little vortex. Many of you know that our store founder, Alex, has faced legal challenges in recent years due to cannabis oil found at our former Hemp Store on Hyde St, Bellingen, back in mid-2021. The trial has been a long … [Read more...]
Why We Love: Hemp for Pets
We've said it before - pets make up a huge portion of our customer base. We've answered many a question about anxious cats, or seen dogs visit us looking for an answer to painful skin or joints, only to see them a few weeks later looking 5 years younger. Hemp Seed Oil - A Nutritional Powerhouse We … [Read more...]
Why We Love: Cannabella
Hey, I'm Dawa and I've been in and around the Hemp Store since 2019. One of my first and biggest tasks working here was to write original descriptions for all the products on the website...at this point it's well over 1000 listings, and it's still an ongoing job. And I feel in love with doing … [Read more...]
Cultivating Wellness: The Preventative Power of Hemp in Everyday Living
With World Cancer Day around the corner, we've been reflecting on the power of a healthy lifestyle when it comes to the prevention of disease. At the end of the day we're human, and disease can feel like a game of Russian Roulette...no matter what we do, sickness can still happen. So we look at … [Read more...]
FUNG-IMMUNITY: Why we pick Mushrooms for Immune Health
We’ve just replenished our shelves with all our favourite fungi, and the new display has sparked a lot of questions in our Woy Woy store. Two in particular. The first one has a simple answer: No, they will not get you high. The answer to the second question, “how do they work?”, is more complex. … [Read more...]
My Best Buds for Winter
I wasn’t expecting Winter this year. Cold lingered through autumn so gently here in Woy Woy, then all of a sudden the temperature dropped. It wasn’t until 2 weeks into June I realised my body was begging me for some supplements and support. I’ve worked at the Hemp Store for 3 ½ years now, and … [Read more...]
Happy Anniversary Hempy! An Open Letter to our Community
It's July! July is a special time for us as it's when we can tick off another year of operating the Hemp Store Australia! 2023 marks 10 years of ownership and management of Hemp Store Woy Woy. We couldn’t be more excited about it, and we want to thank you all, and let you know why this occasion … [Read more...]
The Difference Between: Hemp Oil and Hemp Seed Oil
"Hemp oil...the one for pain?" We hear this sentence nearly everyday. Hemp has gained a lot of popularity and place in our lives - in our food, pet, clothing and skincare products. But there are two hemp products that still generate some confusion. Hemp Oil and Hemp Seed Oil While both these … [Read more...]
We need to talk about Terpenes
You've probably seen all the different terpenes rolling onto our digital shelves. At first is was Cannanda back in 2020, and now we have several Australian brands making terpene blends for humans and animals. They can be eaten, used as aromatherapy and rubbed on skin...but just what exactly are they … [Read more...]
Your Pet, their ECS
It's no lie, animals make up a huge portion of our customer base and we love it. As CBD and Terpenes have become more popular, more and more pet owners are turning to these natural remedies to help their pets. Terpene blends and hemp extract benefit humans, their pets and all mammals similarly … [Read more...]
How To Do Everything with Dr Bronner’s Pure Liquid Castile Soap
We know all about Dr Bronner's, right? All natural, fair trade, safe for the family, 18-in-1 uses...well, more than 18. Some of those uses are simple! Bung a few drops in with this, a squirt in that and you're good to go with your eco-friendly dishwashing-laundry-multipurpose-dog wash! But some … [Read more...]
Make 2022 A More Sustainable You
Make 2022 a More Sustainable You With our Top 5 Sustainable Products to Take Up in the New Year (plus a bonus special for you) The new year is nearly here! Yahoo! As arbitrary as it might be, there's always an energy that comes about in the new year. A renewal, a refresh, and the time we make our … [Read more...]
Have You Ever Grown A Cannabis Plant? We Need Your Help.
Are you a grower? Have you ever even tried? I know I've kept the seeds in the bottom of a satty to throw in the ground and see what happened. We're really interested, and so is the Global Cannabis Cultivation Research Consortium (GCCRC). Back in 2012, the GCCRC did a survey about Domestic … [Read more...]