Welcome to our Hemp Blog page!
Take a read through ourΒ diverse range of articles relating to all things Hemp and Cannabis.
Battling mould or allergies? Find out why hemp fabrics win every time!
Weβve all had to deal with the challenge of uninvited mould making its way into our homes and onto our clothing. Luckily our super hero plant has some tricks up its leaves! Hemp or hemp fabric possesses antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Hemp has a unique composition of phytochemicals … [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,Β moreΒ 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...]
100% Hemp Clothing…not just your rough sack, it’s softer and stronger
What is so great about Hemp fibres and fabrics? Why would you choose to put your purchase power behind Hemp clothing and homewares? Let's face it. Hemp has become a buzzword in a lot of Green/Sustainable fashion brands now...organic cotton is so early 2000's!!! Seriously … [Read more...]
Outside In: Why Hemp is So Good for Skin + A Look at Blackwood Hemp Farm & Skincare
Our Bodies Biggest Organ. What we feed our skin is so important to health & healing. Here atΒ Hemp Store Australia, weβre all about our stories and how we connect with health, family and sustainability to taking care of each other and the earth. In the journey to … [Read more...]
We’re going to the Adelaide Hemp and Cannabis Expo!
We're so excited to hit the Hemp and Cannabis Expo in Adelaide this year! It was strange not getting out much in 2020! Usually, there are a few expos a year that we'll pack the Hemp Trailer up for and take a road trip. We're pumped to get back into the swing of things with the Hemp and Cannabis … [Read more...]
Working Together Through Covid 19
As we face the challenges of living with Covid 19, our commitment is to the well-being and safety of our customers, our staff and the general public. We have decided to temporarily close our Bellingen store until further notice. Our Woy Woy store will resume normal trading hours from Monday … [Read more...]
Cotton OR Hemp..?
2700 Litres of water to make 1 kilo of cotton..? Large parts of the world are experiencing the same conditions as our own Murray Darling Basin.Β Fresh water supplies are dwindling, soil salinity is increasing and cotton production is a front runnerΒ in speeding that process along. Also, cotton … [Read more...]
Is Hemp Seed Really A Super Food..?
Hemp seeds are hailed by many as a super food, but why..? Hemp seeds are a complete source of proteinΒ as they provide all twenty known amino acids, and the nine essential amino acids, which our bodies can't produce and must be found through diet. Eating hemp seeds does not get you high. Amino … [Read more...]