The stunning floral artistry of Hattie Molloy | My Garden Path | Gardening Australia

Gardens and plants form a huge part of floral artist Hattie Molloy’s life. Even as a child her early memories are of spending time in her grandmother’s garden and making posies for people. Subscribe 🔔 ab.co/GA-subscribe
Hattie describes floral art as beyond floristry, using a wider range of less common materials and often making much larger installations.
She likes to feature unusual combinations, such as birds of paradise and red roses, including long, rambling branches that create logistical challenges keeping the arrangement balanced. Another combination that Hattie manages to make look completely natural includes dried corn husks, fresh tomatoes and radishes, with lily of the valley and sarracenias.
She started out working as a florist while playing around with her own creations at home, taking photos in her home studio and posting pictures online. Her photos soon developed a strong following and Hattie started her own business.
In July 2021 Hattie was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), which hit her out of nowhere: "One day I had a migraine and the next day I was unable to walk or talk.”
The condition affects how the brain sends and receives signals from the rest of the body. Hattie has had to relearn many life skills and is still in recovery. This has limited her independence and mobility, but her mother has stepped in as full-time carer, spending all day with Hattie and supporting her as she continues her art.
Hattie has a tiny balcony garden that is full of unusual pot plants that she uses in innovative ways in her art. It includes small delicate flowers such as wild strawberries and true geraniums that aren’t available commercially.
“If I actually think that’s it’s not going to go together, then I think I’m onto the right thing.
“All you can do is have a play and see if it works.”
Featured plants:
Freesia (Freesia cv.)
Sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus cv.)
Sturt’s Desert Pea (Swainsona formosa)
Always check species before planting: they may be environmental weeds in your area.
Filmed on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country in East Melbourne, Vic
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[@mayandjune346]

Thank you for sharing this story. Gardens and nature help heal our minds when everything else go wrong. The flower arrangements in this video are amazing and unique, what a talented person! All the best to you❤

[@andrewmolloy4374]

Very proud of you

[@julesrogers4095]

This was a stunning vlog on every level. Thank you.

[@GardeningAustralia]

Thanks so much, Hattie is truly an inspiration!

[@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica]

Very artistic and so unique

[@GardeningAustralia]

Her work is amazing! Thanks for watching.

[@MrsBadger]

Extremely clever and unique.

[@GardeningAustralia]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching :)

[@wandashaw3551]

Such lovely arrangements.

[@GardeningAustralia]

They're beautiful, aren't they? Thanks for watching!

[@dheypatacsil2276]

❤❤❤

[@barrywatler7482]

This was so interesting , I know what you mean , I had to learn to walk and talk again still In rehab 🌺🌾🥰

[@GardeningAustralia]

Thanks for sharing Barry, and for watching!

[@LoriSavingWild]

So very beautiful. I wish you would put her IG account handle and link. I could not find her anywhere. Thanks.

[@GardeningAustralia]

Hi it’s @hattiemolloy