Your location has a lot to do with it.

What state you live in, even what county. Is it a MMJ friendly state, and how are the county mounties managing with MMJ?

here in Oregon, and MMJ state, we have great cops in Portland and Multnomah county, but the bordering counties, the sheriff's are complete MMJ asshats.

do NOT grow if you are within 1000' of any school. That is a sure-fire way to get noticed and get the book thrown at you.

and, of course, keep discreet, even if you are a medical grower.