David Mas Masumoto spoke about the family secrets that come to light in his memoir “Secret Harvests” and asked the audience ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A detail of the faux bookcase made by artist Randi Ocena at Bookish (Andy Alfaro/aalfaro@modbee.com) The Modesto Bee is excited to ...

But all hope is not lost. As the bees continue their hidden preparations for the coming Spring, there is still plenty of time to busy yourself and forge a connection to their part of the natural world ...

“Little Book of Bees: An Illustrated Guide to the Extraordinary Lives of Bees” written by Hilary Kearney and illustrated by Amy Holliday ($16.99, Abrams Image): The aptly named 7-inch book is a ...

A newly published book, “Honey Bee Biology,” authored by UC Davis honeybee scientist Brian Johnson, a leading expert on the behavior, genomics and evolution of honeybees, will be released June 6 by ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. Think fast, home gardeners. How would you handle ...

The Modesto Bee is excited to announce a new book club for our readers, in partnership with Bookish Modesto. With a collection of books about local issues, by local authors, or relevant to our ...