I just started getting into gardening lately.  Do you garden?
I do. I find it to be very relaxing. I really enjoy seeing my products grow!
Do you have any advice for a novice?  Should I grow from seeds or just buy sprouted plants?
I think it depends if you plan to garden for small use, with mainly one crop, or have a large number of crops or flowers?
I would like to grow a variety of vegetables in a 4 foot by 8 foot raised box!
Oh, well that sounds great! You can add ornamental foliage to your garden, or root and leaf vegetables, herbs or fruits. Great for eating and medicinal uses.
What plant would be good for medicinal use?  I am quite curious!
Many cottage gardens will have plants like aloe, ivy, many different types of herbs, which you can find are good for medicinal uses, from facial additives, burns, and even medicine mixture remedies.