TDC made in the cariboo

Kelli Woods, a.k.a. The Fairy Garden Mother, had lots of succulent plants for sale at the annual Made in the Cariboo craft fair.

Dec. 1, 2015 6:00 a.m.
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Kelli Woods, a.k.a. The Fairy Garden Mother, had lots of succulent plants for sale at the annual Made in the Cariboo craft fair held at the Tourism Discovery Centre last week. She left a career in social work to pursue a love for horticulture.

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