craftgrrl | floral art question

[x-posted at my LJ]

i used to do pressed flower art professionally.
i got so disgusted with the management at that job, i haven't really looked at flowers since i left; but now i'm ready to try it again my way.
i've spent the last couple days researching and ordering items.

my main thing right now is whether to press the flowers myself and therefore try some different flowers and different techniques that i developed while i was at that job, which would require a sizable investment in materials and flowers OR or i can buy pre-pressed flowers until i can afford to buy & press myself. limited selection and quantity, but consistent quality.

i also worry about humidity in my apartment since i have a window unit. a base model dehumifier is ~$150. i could probably press without a dehumidifier, but the last thing i want is an apartment full of moldy flowers. nevermind all the wasted money. :/