yes, very easily. first off you need a good lighting system. also an airstone makes a world of difference and i imagine it would be very difficult to grow without one. even in aero. of coarse theres always the possibility of theft or law enforcement if your not legal.
imo, hydro is easier than soil. for best results though your better off getting a chiller. that water temp is very important. you can use ice packs but if you work a regular job and are not at your grow every so many hours, ice packs are a huge hassle for someone like me.
also aero is the cats ass! i do mainly soil though myself.