We have an extremely small back yard (condo - ground level) and want
to make the best use of every inch of garden area. I have an open
area in the fence for access to the yard, about 36" wide (I can make
it wider if necessary). I was hoping to build a simple garden bench
that was somehow hinged on one side so it could flip up for clear
access... like a counter that flips up so you can walk through, then
put the counter back down again for use. When flipped up, the bench
could either lean agains the fence pillar, or I could have some simple
hardware installed so you can secure it to the fence so it won't crash
down on you if you bump it while moving stuff in and out.

Anyone have some suggestions on plans that I can alter for this
purpose? Or suggestions in general for such a project?

Thanks!
Katherine