A warden can be a great starter class. Very group friendly and able to hold their own in the solo field...especially later in the game.
They provide their own support and are defensive enough to tkae on most mobs as you level. As with any hybrid type characters, there will be a learning curve, and you will need to decide weather you want to be more of a tank or more of a healer.
My suggestion is keeping nurture line at specced to your current level and spenind points in regrow or weapon from there. Save parry till the end, and put leftover points in shield.
Don't expect big damage, but be ready to take a bunch of damage and have a TON of utility!
Veeman - 50 warden Tristan