Was trying to find out if you grow hydroponically, or in soil...without using the word soil.

Lots of planting mixes or potting mixes are soilless, however you still need to use this stuff like it's soil. Would the name "designer soil" help, instead of soilless?
Soilless mediums used for hydroponics are a different animal and you should not concern yourself with keeping your 'potted' plants to hydroponic standards. It can/will kill your plants doing so.

I agree with Weedhound...we need Stinky to chime in and give us a really cool, really simple link. The more I try to explain, the less I think I know, lol.